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Home My Public Portal About20050323 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 05-06 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 05-06 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California AGENDA* I' Please Note: 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:00 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session,the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. l. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation, California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case—Citizens for Responsible Open Space v San Mateo County LAFCo Midpeninsula, Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV442954 2. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation; Initiation of Litigation under California Government Code § 54956.9(c): one case 3. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation; Significant Exposure to Litigation under California Government Code § 54956.9(b): one potential case 4. Conference with Real Property Ne otg iator—California Government Code § 54956.8 Real Property—San Mateo County APN 066-240-020; 650 Irish Ridge Road, Half Moon Bay Agency Negotiator—Mike Williams, Real Property Manager Negotiating Party—Walter Moore,Vice President, POST Under Negotiation—Price and terms of payment 5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator—California Government Code § 54956.8 Real Property— San Mateo County APNs 079-080-050, -080,-090 800 Los Trancos Road, Portola Valley Agency Negotiator—Craig Britton, General Manager Negotiating�Party—Frederick N. Woods, III; Harriet Wright Woods,Trust,Owners Jim Andrew, Attorney, Morgan Lewis Under Negotiation—Price and terms of payment 7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA—L. Hassett ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—L. Hassett I Meeting 05-06 Page 2 *** ADOPTION OF MINUTES—January 26, 2005 7:35* SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY—RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF RONALD ROSSI BOARD BUSINESS 7:40 1 Adoption of the 2005-2006 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of Midpeninsula * Regional Open Space District—C. Britton 7:50 2a Approval of Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget Recommendations from the Administration and Budget * Committee—Administration and Budget Committee 8:00 2b Adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006—M. Jesperson * i *** 3 Authorization to Contract with Design Concepts for Graphic Design Services for Fiscal Year 2005- 2006; Authorization for General Manager to Enter into Agreement for Professional Graphic Design Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $42,000, With the Option to Extend Contract to Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008—K. Altieri *** 4 Authorization to Contract with Patsons Press for Printing Services for Fiscal Year 2005-2006; Authorization for General Manager to Enter into Agreement for Professional Printing Services for 2 With the Option to Extend Con tract to Fiscal Years 2006-2007 Exceed 104 7 5 n Not to Ex $n Amount a � p and 2007-2008—K. Altieri *** 5 Authorization to Contract with Post Haste Direct Mail Services for Mailing Services for Fiscal Year 2005-2006• Authorization for General Manager to Enter into Agreement for Professional Printing Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000, With the Option to Extend Contract to Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008— —K. Altieri *** 6 Annual Claims List for Fiscal Year 2005-2006—M. Foster *** 7 Authorization to Hire Rural Pig Management, Inc.to Conduct Wild Pig Management Program on District Lands; Determine Recommended Actions are Categorically Exempt from CEQA; Authorize the General Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Rural Pig Management, Inc. to Implement a Wild Pig Control Program With a Budget Not to Exceed $37,550 through March 31, 2006, With the Option to Extend Contract to Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008—C. Roessler *** 8 Call Special Meeting for the Resource Management Policy Workshop dated March 30,2005 and Special Meeting dated April 6, 2005 —C. Britton REVISED CLAIMS 8:10* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District Directors and Staff, opportunity to refer public or Board questions to Staff for factual information; request Staff to report back to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or direct Staff to place a matter on a future agenda. CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED(IF NECESSARY) RESOLUTION NO. 05- A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF RONALD R. ROSSI, PARTNER OF THE LAW FIRM ROSSI, HAMERSLOUGH, REISCHL AND CHUCK, FOR HIS PRO BONO WORK TO ASSURE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC ACCESS TO EL SERENO OPEN SPACE PRESERVE WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District finds that without the extensive dedicated and competent legal counsel of Ronald Rossi, partner of the law firm Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl and Chuck, the Sheldon Road License Agreement, which provides convenient public access to El Sereno Open Space Preserve, would not have been possible; and WHEREAS, thanks to Ronald Rossi's persistence and 15 years of hard work, the three diverse groups involved, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, the Committee for Open Space Access, and homeowners near El Sereno Open Space Preserve, reached a viable solution for all the parties that provides easy access to hikers and bicyclists wishing to visit the Preserve from the urban interface; and WHEREAS, the 2,249-foot Mt. El Sereno, part of a prominent ridge located near the Town of Saratoga, the Town of Monte Sereno, and the Town of Los Gatos and for which the Preserve is named, provides a distinctive scenic backdrop to these cities and such access provides a greater opportunity for visitors to enjoy the Preserve's six miles of trails and its spectacular panoramic views of Lexington Reservoir, Sierra Azul and St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserves, and the South Bay; and WHEREAS, the law firm of Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl and Chuck was very generous in donating approximately $250,000 in pro bono legal services of partner Ronald Rossi and is to be highly commended for assisting the District and local community groups and citizens, who, without their legal help, would not be successful in achieving their goal of additional open space access; and WHEREAS, Ronald Rossi, a bicyclist, runner, and backpacker, shares personally and professionally the District's goal of preserving the environment for public enjoyment and providing opportunities for low impact recreation, and the District appreciates and is grateful for his significant efforts in ensuring that El Sereno, the "serene" preserve, is now more easily accessible to the general public; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby offer its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Ronald Rossi and the law firm of Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl and Chuck for their commitment toward our common goal of providing public access to open space, and for providing many hours of pro bono legal services to ensure additional direct public access to El Sereno Open Space Preserve. Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-38 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM I AGENDA ITEM Adoption of the Action Plan For the Implementation of t ict's Basic Policy for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMVN ATION Adopt the 2005-2006 Action Plan for the Implementation of the Basic Policy of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. DISCUSSION You reviewed the proposed Preliminary Action Plan at your February 9, 2005 meeting, and changes were discussed at that time (see Report R-05-15). All of your comments and proposed changes were discussed with the Administration and Budget Committee and incorporated into the attached Action Plan. The Administration and Budget Committee also added a few additional language changes. You will note Board and Committee recommended changes are reflected by underscored and stricken-through text on pages 14, 15, 23, 28, 29, 31, 34, 36, 37, and 41. Staff will provide a short explanation of the changes at your meeting. Following your approval, the Action Plan will be printed in final form. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: Same as above ACTION PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BASIC POLICY OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR I. REAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT A. Acquisition, Funding, and Negotiation B. Property Management C. Land Protection 11. OPEN SPACE PLANNING DEPARTMENT A. Planning and Geographic Information B. Public Access Improvements and Staff Facilities 111. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT A. Field Operations B. Resource Management IV. PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT A. General Public Information and Outreach B. Legislative, Funding and Organizational Relations C. Community Programs V. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT A. Administration B. Human Resources C. Legal Services REAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT Programs A. Acquisition, Funding, and Negotiation B. Property Management C. Land Protection To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: Me District seeks to purchase or otherwise acquire interest in the maximum feasible area of strategic open space land within the District planning areas, including bay lands and foothills. The District seeks to link its open space lands with federal, state, county, city parklands, and watershed lands. General Department Emphasis for 2005-2006 The department's emphasis will be to acquire lands funded under the District's Financing Authority which are critical to fill in and complete the open space greenbelt. Other open space land purchases will be pursued through available grant funding, bargain sales, gifts and long term options. The District will continue to work diligently with Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST) to acquire land and to further the District's overall open space acquisition goals. The Property Management Program will focus on maximizing rental income consistent with Open Space Management policies; assess the economic viability of certain rental structures and on maintaining and improving District rental structures, as needed. The Land Protection Program will focus on conducting comprehensive land acquisition studies, monitoring land use planning activities where interests in land may be enhanced, and protect District interests in land by resolving conflicts arising from easement and encroachment issues. Continue to improve communications with other Departments to enhance the District's work environment. As a result of the approval of the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002 (Proposition 40), the District will continue to apply for per-capita and competitive grants to maximize available grant funding. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions, unless otherwise indicated) Real Property Manager Senior Acquisition Planner Land Protection Specialist Real Property Specialist Administrative Assistant Page I 2005-2006 Acquisition Funding and Negotiation Objective To provide for the acquisition of all real property rights necessary to secure an open space greenbelt in the foothills and bay lands, including rounding out and improving public access to existing preserves and connecting District preserves with other public lands. Key Projects 1. New Land Commitments - Convert the budgeted funds in the New Land Commitments budget category into open space lands, at desirable prices, focusing on properties which are critical to protecting the greenbelt, including rounding out and improving public access to existing preserves, connecting to other preserves and other public lands, protecting the natural habitat and resources, and furthering the completion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and San Francisco Bay Trail. Pursue properties adjacent to Sierra Azul and La Honda Creek Open Space Preserves, which provide potential for staging areas and staff facilities. Balance the desirability of potential acquisitions with the availability of budgeted funds, including, if possible, private financing with favorable terms. 2. Acquisition Grant Projects—To augment acquisition funds, explore new grant opportunities focusing on highly competitive acquisition projects for specific grant programs. Seek new grant funds through existing grant programs such as Land and Water Conservation Fund, Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF), Coastal Conservancy's regular and San Francisco Bay Area Programs, Recreational Trails Program, Wildlife Conservation Board, and Bay Area Ridge Trail grants. Complete Coastal Conservancy San Francisco Program Grant for property addition to Mills Creek Open Space Preserve. Complete the Habitat Conservation Fund grant for property addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Implement Proposition 40 Bond Act Per Capita and Roberti-Z'Berg Grant projects and apply for related block grants and competitive grants as they become available. 3. Gifts, Bargain Sales, and Joint Acquisitions - To augment acquisition funds, explore bargain sales, and/or gifts where possible. Complete joint acquisition projects with Santa Parks Stevens Cr eek Canyon, and the Mood Gulch near Bea r Clara County a y Y property Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Work closely with Peninsula Open Space Trust property as an addition to (POST) to complete acquisition of the Stevens Creek Canyonp p y � Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. Continue to pursue gifts of the "paper subdivision" lots in the Redwood Park subdivision to round out the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and lots in the Hacienda Park subdivision to round out Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 4. Alternative Acquisition Methods - Obtain Board approval of appropriate options, at market prices or less, to acquire desirable properties that might be affordable through grant applications in future years. Explore various alternative terms of purchase (installment purchases, defeasable fee, exchange of agricultural easements to preserve open space lands, i Page 2 etc.)to offer advantages and incentives to landowners, as well as cost savings to the District. Complete easement exchange on lands adjacent to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. To resolve encroachments on District lands, complete possible fee and easement exchange of lands adjacent to Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve and adjacent to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, as approved by the Board. Other Proiects and Activities 1. Maintain a multi-year spending plan for open space acquisition which optimizes use of cash and borrowed funds to accomplish acquisition goals within budget constraints. 2. Work closely with Legal Program to draft purchase agreements and related real estate documents, to clear and perfect title on District open space lands including obtaining quitclaims and completing the quiet title action on Dennis Martin Road at Thornewood Open Space Preserve. 3. Assist Planning and Public Affairs Departments, where appropriate, with policy development review as a result of the approved Coastal Protection Program. 4. (Move to Other Projects and Activities in Land Protection Program) 5. Explore additional methods to protect open space lands for less than the total cost of fee acquisition (open space easements, acquisition of development rights, development dedication, exchange or sale of development rights, cooperation with private individuals, land trusts, groups, etc.). 6. Encourage other agencies to acquire through various means, including grants, park and open space lands that are consistent with their goals and which compliment the District's greenbelt program. 7. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, real estate appraisers and brokers, developers, architects, engineers, zoning and planning officials, and financial institutions. 8. Maintain a relocation assistance program utilizing staff and consultants as necessary. 9. Compile current information on real estate market activity, including ordering preliminary title reports on a timely basis for research into potentially available properties. 10. Catalog information of special interest, such as deed restrictions, encumbrances, financing and tax considerations. This activity includes the establishment and continuation of a working relationship with title companies and other information sources. 11. Review and organize District funding measure files and complete necessary documentation required for past public refinancings. Page 3 1.2. Continue working with Legal Services and the Planning Department to pursue global solutions to streamline the acquisition and planning processes, including: A Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Clara County to identify acquisitions that are exempt from the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and Memorandum of Agreement with San Mateo County clarifying the consistency of acquisitions with County planning requirements. 13. Work with Legal Services to oversee the operation and management of the Guadalupe Land Co. at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. 14. Purchase the final two sections of the Bay Trail between Palo Alto Baylands and the Ravenswood Open Space Preserve. Page 4 2005-2006 Property Management Program Objective To manage all of the District's revenue-producing activities in such a way as to maximize income from property management accounts consistent with Open Space Management policies, incorporating compatible new programs when possible. Key Projects I. Property Management Accounts - Administer rental accounts, communication and agricultural leases, consistent with open space management policies, to maintain and enhance revenue stream through competitive and current rate structure, effective maintenance programs and communication with tenants. 2. Rental Structures - Carry out maintenance and improvements to rental houses to keep buildings and grounds in a safe, sanitary, and attractive condition, and to increase net rental income. Continue annual inspection of District rental and employee residences in conjunction with Operations Department. Administer long term and recurring maintenance priorities on rental properties. 3. Historic Leases - Oversee lease compliance and renovation requirements at the historic Picchetti Winery, Thornewood estate, and Fremont Older house. Negotiate lease extension with the lessee at the historic Picchetti Winery. 4. Assess Economic Viability of Rental Properties—Evaluate and make recommendations on the long-term feasibility of maintaining District residential structures at Sierra Azul, Long Ridge and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves. Other Projects and Activities I. Prepare annual rental surveys on District rental houses and Ranger residences. Work with Operations and Planning Departments to maintain and improve employee residence structures. 2. Maximize communication lease income at existing PG&E tower at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve and Black Mountain at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. 3. Work with Operations and Planning to evaluate potential grazing lease for the Alpine Road area of Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in accordance with the use and management process. 4. Investigate new property management proposals as initiated by other groups or individuals that would be compatible with District goals and objectives. Page 5 5. Administer lease of additional office space at 330 Distel Circle. Work with Administration and Planning Departments to re-roof the District occupied portion of building, improve storm drainage system and install a fire sprinkler monitoring system. 6. Complete lease amendment to the Agricultural lease for Christmas tree farms at Skyline Ridge and Monte Bello Open Space Preserves. 7. Work with Operations Department to complete and implement a long term seasonal chestnut orchard lease arrangement at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. 8. Work with Planning and Administration Departments to begin evaluating future staff office space needs for the tenant occupied portion of the Distel office building. Page 6 2005-2006 Land Protection Program Objective To preserve and protect District open space lands by conducting land acquisition planning activities to identify acquisition priorities and, once acquired, to further protect these public lands from incompatible and encroaching land use activities. Key Projects I. Land Acquisition Planning - Provide comprehensive land acquisition studies to guide the acquisition program, including reviewing and updating acquisition priorities. Conduct subregional planning studies in the areas surrounding Bear Creek Redwoods, Rancho San Antonio, Sierra Azul, Skyline Ridge, Mills Creek and La Honda Creek Open Space Preserves, including the Stevens Creek Trail 2. Encroachment Reduction - Protect open space lands from encroachments and preserve District real property rights. Use a variety of techniques to resolve encroachment issues including restoration, mitigation and boundary line adjustments to maximize open space protection. Negotiate resolution of encroachments at Rancho San Antonio, Bear Creek and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserves. 3. Conservation Easement Monitoring Program—Protect District-owned conservation and open space easements where located on private and public lands. Oversee the conservation easement-monitoring program, and prepare baseline reports for new easements utilizing volunteers as appropriate. 4. Property Rights Protection — Work with Operations Department and Legal services to defend District's property rights through resolution of property rights violations and disputes. Negotiate resolutions at Coal Creek, Bear Creek Redwoods, Fremont Older and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserves. Other Projects and Activities 1. Update land acquisition and site dedication information. Implement the acquisition database linking the historic and current Assessor's Parcel Numbers in Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties with the Planning Department's GIS data base. 2. Provide site-planning information for land negotiators to assist in developing terms and conditions for acquisition projects. 3. Prepare acquisition reports and conduct due diligence investigations when necessary; following an acquisition, collaborate with Planning and Operations Departments to facilitate incorporation of newly acquired land into the District greenbelt, including resolving property line disputes. Page 7 I i 4. Incorporate into the conservation easement monitoring program new easement agreements, including those at Sierra Azul, Coal Creek and Windy Hill Open Space Preserves and any other easements acquired during the year. 5. Notify County recorder offices of District-held open space and conservation easement rights in compliance with Assembly Bill 1011. 6. Assist the Operations and Planning Departments in preparing a resource management plan for the Alpine Road area of Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, and incorporate the findings into a long-term resource management/grazing lease. 7. Work actively and regularly with District legal program to protect District property rights where title to existing District land is threatened by claims of adverse rights, liens, or other interference with District's real property rights. 8. Work with Operations Department in negotiating road agreements with adjoining property owners to ensure District's real property rights are protected and minimize the District's maintenance responsibilities where appropriate. 9. Protect public and private open s ace lands from negative impacts associated with adjacent land development where there is a relationship to the District's land interests. Complete acquisition of trail easement and fee ownership exchange g at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve , P g P p P and fee ownership exchange at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve. With e advice from Planning and Operations Departments, monitor activity on active developments adjacent to Ravenswood and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserves for compliance with code requirements. 10. Initiate and maintain contacts with landowners, county code enforcement officers, zoning and planning officials, surveyors, and various regulatory agencies. 11. Explore the feasibility of the District becoming a joint holder of the Town of Los Altos Hills open space easements. 12. In coordination with Planning and Operations, establish the trail easement alignment adjacent to St. Joseph's Hill Open Space Preserve. Page i OPEN SPACE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Programs A. Planning and Geographic Information B. Public Access Improvements and Staff Facilities To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVES: The District follows management policies that ensure proper care of the land, provide public access appropriate to the nature of the land, and that are consistent with ecological values and public safety. The District works with, and encourages, public and private agencies to preserve, maintain, and enhance open space. The District protects and restores the natural diversity and integrity of its resources for their value to the environment and the public, and provides for the use of the preserves consistent with resource protection, General Department Emphasis for 2005-2006 The Open Space Planning Department will take a broad-based approach to planning and project implementation that emphasizes resource management. Planning efforts will focus on providing public access while preserving and protecting the diversity and integrity of the District's environmental and cultural resources. All projects and activities will include early analysis to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The work program will focus on completing new public access improvements designed in the previous year and implementation of the second year of the El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program. Key planning efforts will be directed toward implementing the policy revision process necessary as a part of the Coastside Protection Program approval, completing the master plans for Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods and La Honda Creek Open Space Preserves and continuing the Regional Resource Inventory. Planning work will emphasize projects outlined in the third year of the Resource Management Strategic Plan. Staff Resources Planning Manager Senior Planner(1) Open Space Planner 11 (2) Open Space Planner 1 (2) Planning Technician (2) Administrative Assistant (1) Resource Planner(1) GIS Intern (1/2) Page 9 2005-2006 Planning and Geographic Information Objective To formulate plans, policies and procedures for the management and development of open space preserves. Facilitate resource inventories and other scientific study of the District's lands. In conjunction with the Resource Management Specialist, prepare environmental restoration, habitat enhancement and resource management plans. Develop and maintain Geographic Information System (GIS) data sets necessary to support projects throughout the District. Key Projects I. Coastside Protection Program—Begin development of Board Policies to implement the Program. Work with the agricultural community to develop policies appropriate for agricultural use on District lands. Work with the Public Affairs Department to prepare updated information for the District's website. Continue to work with the coastal community and actively participate in agricultural issues in San Mateo County. 2. Master Plans — Work with stakeholders, Board and staff to complete master plans for the two planning areas. Continue to seek grant funding for the planning effort. Work with the Public Affairs Department on community outreach and media relations. Address management and operational issues with the Operations Department. • La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve* • Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves. Work with the Real Property Department to identify properties that provide for potential staging areas and staff facilities. Incorporate annexation of the south area District lands into the planning process. 3. Resource Management Strategic Plan— Work with the Operations Department to implement the third year of the Strategic Plan: • Continue to prioritize resource management planning activities on District lands. • Complete a grassland management policy for Board approval. Include grazing, wildland fuel management and SODS. • Continue preparing or updating resource management policies • Complete or update resource maps incorporating data collected with the vegetation study, road and trail assessment, and master plan inventories. • Continue updating geographic information for resource management projects including mapping non-native invasive plant populations, Sudden Oak Death occurrences, and feral pig rooting areas. • Work with consultants and the Resource Management Specialist on a recurring basis to identify emerging resource problems and prioritize opportunities to resolve resource issues District-wide. Page 10 4. Regional Resource Inventory — Continue on-going studies and data collection to complete a District-wide resource inventory that Supports Resource Management and Planning activities. Staff anticipates that this project will continue annually. • District-wide Vegetation Classification. Using the methodology developed for Sierra Azul and the La Honda regions, complete a detailed vegetation classification of Purisima Creek, Mills Creek, Thornewood, and Teague Hill Open Space Preserves. • District-wide road and trail inventory and assessment. Focus work in the Pescadero Creek and San Gregorio Creek Watersheds. Seek grant funding for implernentation of road and trail improvements. • District-wide herpetological study of listed species. Complete study on Alpine Road properties of Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, La Honda Creek and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserves. • Continue to compile and synthesize all known Rare/Threatened/Endangered species and habitat locations into GIS. 5. District Resource Research Program - Develop a natural resources research program for Board approval that facilitates use of District lands as an outdoor laboratory. 6. Water Quality Monitoring and Fisheries Assessment— Continue water quality monitoring associated with the El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program. Pursue grant funding to begin a fisheries assessment of Preserves in the San Gregorio Creek watershed. 7. Alpine Road Area of Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Amendment—Incorporate the results of the grazing study, road and trail assessment and herpetological studies to determine long-term use and management of the area, including public access via a trail connection from Skyline Ridge to Portola State Park. Seek grant funding to implement the plan. Other Projects and Activities I. WEP Implementation—Continue efforts to integrate workplace enhancement methods into the daily activities of the Planning Department. 2. Land Acquisition Support—Provide Planning support on acquisition projects as requested, including pre-acquisition field studies, site assessments, and interim use recommendations. Incorporate updated land acquisition and site dedication information into the District's GIS. 3. Land Protection Support—Provide Planning support to determine remediation and restoration of land and resources damaged through encroachments. 4. Work with the Public Affairs Department to co-host the 2005 "Not So Annual" conference in Spring, 2005 and the Special Parks District Forum in Spring, 2006. Page 11 5. Acquisition and Planning Processes—Continue working with the Legal Services Program and Real Property Department to pursue global solutions to streamline the acquisition and planning processes, including: a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Clara County to identify acquisitions that are exempt from the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and a Memorandum of Agreement with San Mateo County clarifying the consistency of acquisitions with County planning requirements. 6. Environmental Review and Permitting Processes—Continue working with appropriate agencies to refine and streamline the environmental review and permitting process for District projects. Begin preparing a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Fish& Game for routine maintenance and drainage facility improvements. Cross-train representatives from the Operations Department in preparing and obtaining permits for maintenance projects and small improvements that are not part of the Capital Improvement Program. 7. Standard Details and Specifications— Work with the Operations Department to complete the second phase of a handbook of technical standards for construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, trails, and other improvements. 8. Permits to Enter—Review alterations to District land or installation of facilities proposed by other agencies or private parties. Develop permit conditions to ensure protection, preservation, or restoration of the affected lands. Work with Operations to monitor activities to ensure compliance with conditions. 9. Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area Remediation and Restoration—Continue working with the Legal Services Program to represent the District's interest in the U.S. Navy's proposed toxic cleanup of Moffett Air Field Site 25 to a standard permitting restoration of the District's property to tidal wetlands. 10. Outside Project Review—Review agendas and minutes of Cities, Counties and Open Space/Parks agencies. Comment on site-specific projects within close proximity to, or that affects District lands. Review other agencies' policies and regional planning efforts, and comment as necessary to ensure regional coordination and implementation of the District's mission. • Stanford Trail Plan Implementation • Mid-Coast Local Coastal Program Update • San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority Activities • Peninsula Corridor Study • South Bay Salt Pond Restoration (Former Cargill lands) • PG&E's Jefferson-Martin 230KV Transmission Line • Cooley Landing Plan • TMDL Process for San Gregorio Creek, Pescadero Creek and San Francisquito Creek Watersheds 11. Unanticipated Projects— Provide research and planning for unanticipated projects that may arise due to new acquisitions, resource agency actions, regional planning efforts, and other activities. Page 12 12. Guadalupe Watershed— Continue working with the Legal Services Program on the completion of the Guadalupe Watershed NRDA process and to participate in the TMDL process. 13. Co ntinue working with the Real Property Department to implement the acquisition database linking the historic and current Assessor's Parcel Numbers in Santa Clara San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties with the GIS database. 14. Prepare National Register nomination for the Red Barn to facilitate obtaining future grant funding for building maintenance. 15. Prepare Use and Management Plan Amendments to designate use of trails that are currently open en on an interim basis. � i Page 13 2005-2006 Public Access Improvements and Staff Facilities Obiectives To emphasize preservation and enhancement of resources in Use and Management Plans and in the design of public access improvements. To give the highest priority to resource protection projects and construct projects funded by grants. Public Access Improvements 1. El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program — Implement the second phase projects, secure the necessary permits, and continue water quality monitoring. Staff anticipates this project will continue through fiscal year 2007-2008, and possibly beyond, with Board approval. 2. Pulgas Ridge Staging Area and Trails* - Complete construction of the staging area, bridges and trails . 3. Windy Hill Improvements —Apply for building permits from the Town of Portola Valley to construct an observation deck with interpretive signage at Sausal Pond and install fencing around pond. Begin re-studying feasibility of alternate alignments for Spring Ridge Trail. 4. Piechetti Ranch Winery Building* - Complete seismic upgrade and access improvements to the winery building. 5. El Corte de Madera Creek Staging Area* - Complete Use and Management Amendment planning process and prepare plans and specifications for the staging area and Bay Area Ridge Trail segment. Pursue grant funding for construction. 6. Pulgas Ridge Soil Investigation —Complete subsurface investigation of potential soil/groundwater contamination. Work with San Mateo County Environmental Health Department to prepare and implement a remediation plan. 7. La Honda Creek Bridge - Pending the outcome of the La Honda Creek Master Plan, and subsequent Board approval, begin analysis and plans for improvements or replacement of the lower bridge. 8. Miscellaneous Repair, Restoration and Other Projects • Long Ridge Road Repairs—Pending further scoping, request engineering proposals to begin preparing Pfepafe plans and specifications and submit per-mit applieatioi+s to replace drainage structures and road segments along School Road. • Fremont Older Road Repairs—Pending further scooping, request engineering proposals to begin preparing plans and specifications for repairs to drainage structure along Regnart Road. Page 14 • Sierra Azul — Demolish structures on the former Benson property and restore site to natural conditions. 0 Purisima Creek Redwoods Staging Area—Underground power lines so that the staging area can be used as a helicopter-landing site for public emergency service providers. 0 Work with the Real Property Department on any other structure demolitions that are approved by the Board. 9. Trailhead Signs - Year 4 of a 5-year program. Replace trailhead signs with the new and improved prototype in conjunction with improvement projects at Pulgas Ridge and Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserves. Work with the Public Affairs Department to incorporate GIS data in the District maps and brochures, including spot elevations at key locations, in conjunction with the new trailhead signs. Update displays in the new trailhead signboards with improved graphics. Staff Facilities I. La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve Ranch House—Pending the outcome of the La Honda Creek Master Plan, and subsequent Board approval, begin preparing plans and specifications to replace the ranch house with a possible "sustainable" building to serve as a ranger residence. Research grant opportunities. 2. Skyline Field Office—Repair and relocate the HVAC for the office building and install an electrical back-up system. 3. Administrative Offiee Rewor-k feefing system and roof drainage. Denotes grant funded project Page 15 PLANNING DEP, TMENT WORK PROGR, FY 2005-2006 No. Project Description Preserve 2004-05 Status 2005-06 Tasks 10 District Resource Research District-wide Develop a natural resources research program Program that facilitates use of District lands as an outdoor laboratory. PUBLIC ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS STAGING AREAS 11 Staging Area and Trails(Parking Pulgas Ridge In Progress.Awarded contract to demolish Complete construction of staging area,bridges Lot,Restroom,and Demolition sewage treatment plant&construct staging and trails. of Sewer Plant). area.Submitted permit applications for 2 bridges and trails to be constructed FY 05/06. 12 Staging Area and Bay Area El Corte de In Progress.Requested proposals for design Complete U&M process,plans and Ridge Trail Segment Madera Creek of staging area. specifications. Pursue grant funding for construction. 13 Emergency Helicopter-Landing Purisima Work with PG&E to underground power lines Site Creek so that staging area can be used as a Redwoods helicopter-landing site for public emergency service providers. TRAILS&ROADS 14 Windy Hill Improvements Windy Hill Deferred.Board directed redesign of Spring Apply for building permits for observation deck Ridge trail realignments at a future date. with interpretive signage at Sausal Pond,and Construction of observation deck at Sausal install fencing around pond. Begin re-studying Pond,and fencing around pond deferred, feasibility of alternate alignments for Spring Completed engineering studies for Bay Ridge Trail. Area Ridge Trail segment and determined project infeasible. 15 El Corte de Madera Creek El Corte de Completed 80%of first phase projects. Implement second phase projects,secure Watershed Protection Program Madera Creek Initiated water quality monitoring.(Work will permits,and pursue grant funding(Work will continue through FY 2007-2008). continue through FY 2007-2008). 16 School Road Repairs Long Ridge Prepare plans and specifications,submit permit applications to replace key drainage structures and road segments. 17 Regnart Road Repairs Fremont Older Pending further scoping,begin preparing plans &specifications for repairs to drainage structure. STRUCTURES 18 Picchetti Ranch Winery Building Picchetti Completed plans&specifications for Construct seismic upgrade and access Ranch seismic upgrade and access improvements improvements to the winery building. to the winery building. Bidding in January. 19 Demolition and Site Restoration Sierra Azul Demolish structures on the former Benson on former Benson Property property and restore site to natural conditions. 20 La Honda Creek Bridge La Honda Pending outcome of Master Plan and Board Creek approval,begin analysis and plans for improvements or replacement of the lower bridge. Page 16 PLANNING DEPATMENT WORK PROGRA FY 2005-2006 No. Project Description Preserve 2004-05 Status 2005-06 Tasks SIGNS 21 Trailhead Signboards General Completed design work for trailhead Replace trailhead signboards in conjunction signboard contents. Purchased new with improvement projects at Pulgas Ridge and trailhead signs for Pulgas Ridge&Picchetti Picchetti Ranch. Update displays with improved Ranch. graphics in new trailhead signboards. ENVIRONMENTAL 22 Pulgas Ridge Soil Investigation Pulgas Ridge In Progress.Complete subsurface Work with San Mateo County Environmental investigation of potential soil/groundwater Health to prepare and implement a remediation contamination. plan. STAFF FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 23 La Honda Creek Ranch House La Honda Deferred pending completion of Master Plan. Pending outcome of Master Plan and Board Creek approval,begin preparing plans and specifications to replace the ranch house, possibly with a sustainable building. 24 Skyline Field Office Repairs Skyline Ridge Repair and relocate HVAC for the office building and install an electrical back-up system. 25 JAdministrative Office Roof Rework roofing system and roof drainage. Repairs -, ONGOING • WORK 1 Outside Project&Policy Review District-wide Assignments made to appropriate Planning Assignments made to appropriate Planning staff. staff. 2 Permits to Enter District-wide Negotiated and prepared conditions of Negotiate and prepare conditions of approval, approval for USDA Wildlife Service Predator and monitor permitted activities for compliance. Management and San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project at Ravenswood OSP,and monitored Kabcenell Construction at Windy Hill OSP. 3 Geographic Information System District-wide Maintained geographic information Continue development of GIS and GPS in 9evelepmeM databases,produced maps and graphics support of Acquisition,Operations,Planning exhibits for Board presentations,utilized GIS and Resource Management activities. to prepare redistricting maps. Provided GPS training to field staff mapping feral pig rooting areas. 4 Wall Maps District-wide Initiated work on the land holdings database Complete updated wall maps and replace map needed to update wall maps. display boards. 5 Patrol Map Books District-wide Received updated road and trail information Complete updates to the Patrol Map Book from field staff. including new land holdings. 6 Policy Formation District-wide Amend the planning process to emphasize resource planning and management;include policies for review and disposition of structures. Page 17 i PLANNING DEP. .TMENT WORK PROGR., FY 2005-2006 No. Project Description Preserve 2004-05 Status 2005-06 Tasks 7 Standard Details and District-wide Researched technical standards and best Prepare second phase of handbook of Specifications management practices for construction, technical standards for construction,repair and repair and maintenance of roads,trails and maintenance of roads,trails and other other improvements. improvements. g Update Brochure Maps District-wide Worked with Public Affairs Department to Work with Public Affairs Department to prepare prepare updated maps for brochures in updated maps for brochures in conjunction with conjunction with trailhead sign replacement trailhead sign replacement program. program. 9 Preserve Signs District-wide Developed improved graphics layout for Provide new signage design as needed. trailhead signboards. Oversee fabrication of signs District-wide. Install new trailhead signs at Pulgas Ridge and Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserves. Page 18 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Proj!rams A. Field Operations B. Resource Management To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District follows management policies that ensure proper care of the land, that provide public access appropriate to the nature of the land, and that are consistent with ecological values and public safety. General Department Emphasis for 2005-2006 Continue to provide responsible stewardship of all District lands by furnishing those public safety, maintenance, construction, and resource management activities necessary to protect and enhance the natural resources and ensure safe and appropriate use of District lands. Implementation of Board-adopted Resource Management Policies, Trail-Use Policies and Guidelines, and implementation of the Field Operations Manual will continue to be the primary focus of the Operations Department. Staff Resources Operations Manager Area Superintendents (2) Support Services Supervisor Management Analyst Resource Management Specialist Supervising Rangers (4) Maintenance/Construction Supervisors (2) Maintenance/Resource Supervisors (2) Administrative Assistant Rangers (16)* Equipment Mechanic-Operators (2) Lead Open Space Technicians (4) Open Space Technicians (10) Farm Maintenance Worker 8,500 Seasonal Open Space Technician hours (Additional 1,000 hours) 3,500 Seasonal OST hours for resource management (Additional 1,000 hours) 1,400 hours for Resource Management Intern (Additional 700 hours) Two new ranger positions budgeted for final 3 months of fiscal year only Page 19 2005-2006 Field Operations Program Key Projects 1. Provide orientation and training to staff on the use of the completed Ranger Operations Manual. Begin use of the Manual as a tool for routine operational activities. 2. Implementation of Phase 11 of the El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Plan - Assist the Planning Department in implementation of the second phase of the El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Plan, as approved by the Board. 3. New Trail Construction and CIP Projects/Construction—Assist the Planning Department in the construction or relocation of trails at Pulgas Ridge and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserves. 4. Hire a radio consultant to evaluate the current radio system, and to provide needed recommendations for current and future improvements, including needs for coastal area coverage. Review the potential for acquiring new radio frequencies for District use. 5. Begin the process of creating and outlining the structure for the Maintenance Operations Manual and identify the team members who will write the contents for this manual. 6. Develop a Request for Proposals for a consultant to develop a land management cost and effectiveness evaluation system, focused on operational issues, which includes elements such as mapping of enforcement contacts and incidents and analysis of effectiveness and workload. Other Projects and Activities 1. Public Safety Services a. Monitor public use and land use regulation compliance. Assist in the education of the visiting public on proper use of District preserves. b. Enforce District land use regulations by providing active ranger patrol and after-hours call-out response. c. Respond to accidents and other emergencies occurring on District lands. d. Respond to fires on District lands, and adjacent lands when District property is threatened, or where specified by written agreements. e. Identify and mitigate potential hazards on Open Space preserves to enhance public safety. f. Monitor special events, use permits, and resource protection related impacts on District lands. g. Conduct focused ranger patrol to address undesignated trail construction and use at Sierra Azul and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserves. Page 20 i h. Assist the Land Protection Specialist with identification and mitigation of encroachments to District preserves. i. Work with Santa Clara County Fire to host a controlled burn on District lands, as part of the Joint Fire Academy, to provide training opportunities for District staff and staff from other local fire agencies. j. Implement a phased program to allow patrol staff to carry and utilize emergency medical oxygen. Develop protocols consistent with Santa Clara and San Mateo County EMS Authority guidelines for the use of oxygen. k. Research methods and technology for monitoring of parking lots and remote sites to detect criminal activity. 1. Work with PG&E to underground the overhead power lines at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve to improve safety at a designated emergency helicopter-landing zone. Research grant possibilities for funding of this project. 2. Land and Facilities Management a. Maintain lands in an environmentally sensitive manner, utilizing resource management practices. b. Maintain buildings, vehicles, and equipment to maximize utility and longevity. c. Provide supervision and assistance to volunteer projects. d. Assist in the repair and maintenance of structures that are a part of the District employee residency program. e. Participate with the Planning Department in the development of Use and Management Plan recommendations. 3. Management and Administration a. Continue the liaison efforts with local police, fire, municipal court, and other public jurisdictions. Continue to work with other agencies to develop Memoranda of Understanding, where appropriate and feasible. b. Use established purchasing practices to purchase vehicles and equipment for the best price. c. Coordinate occupational health and safety program for field operations. d. Coordinate the Operations Department's participation in the planning process to develop the Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods and La Honda Master Plans. e. Implement the procedures and training manual for new rangers. Page 21 f. Continue to utilize Influencing Skills and to integrate workplace enhancement methods into the daily activities of the Operations Department. g. Develop improved expertise for various Operations Department's positions in the use of GIS and/or GPS software and technology to provide better information gathering and presentation skills. h. Implement the training element of the database improvement project. 4. Miscellaneous a. Support the goals of the Public Affairs Department by providing staff for special events and other projects, as time permits. b. Participate in the development of Trail Use Policies and Guidelines. c. Work with the Planning Department on a joint committee to develop Maintenance Standard Guidelines. d. Continue to ensure clear and open communications with the Real Property Department through designated staff. e. Work with the Public Affairs Department and Monterey Peninsula Regional Open Space District to co-host the 2005 "Not So Annual" conference in Spring 2005. f. Work with the Public Affairs Department and East Bay Regional Park District to assist in planning for the 2006 Special Districts' Forum. Page 22 I 2005-2006 Resource Management Program Objective Inventory and analyze the state of District natural resources, including the natural resources of specific preserves to identify needs and priorities. Address immediate and critical resource management issues utilizing District staff, volunteers, contractors and consultants to maximize the District's responsiveness. Develop procedures and implement the Resource Management Strategic Plan to address the resource management needs of District land. Maintain regular contact and work with other agencies, local authorities, researchers and specialists in the field to restore or manage the District's natural resources. Ivey Projects 1. Resource Management Strategic Plan —Work with the Planning Department to Implement Third Year of the Resource Management Strategic Plan: a. Update list of current restoration areas; protect rare plants affected by trail maintenance and use. b. Continue next phase of eucalyptus, acacia and broom removal at Mills Creek; and continue implementation of the Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve Habitat Restoration Plan by removing additional area of eucalyptus, and controlling broom and other invasive plants. Notify interested parties and the Board before any large eucalyptus trees are removed at Pulgas Ridge. c. Design and begin installation of erosion protection measures in drainages of the Christmas tree farm at Skyline Ridge Preserve that are no longer part of the farm lease area. d. Map location and condition of yellow starthistle on District preserves, and recommend appropriate control methods (especially rust and mowing) in accordance with Integrated Pest Management practices. e. Work with the Planning Department to elate develop road-grading practices that do not adversely affect natural resources. f. Develop a Request for-Proposals to evaluate trail brushing pr-aetices that mi p is to nattifal r-esour . Hire a consultant to evaluate current trail brushing practices and make recommendations that would minimize impact to natural resources. g. Continue to work with the Planning Department to develop a process and specifications for, restoration planting, and for culvert removal and replacement for routine maintenance. 2. Provide an Invasive Plant Tracking and Monitoring System — Work with the Planning Department to continue updating invasive plant information, and utilize this information to prioritize resource management efforts. Review invasive plant outbreaks along property lines and determine if cooperation with adjacent landowners is feasible, particularly along the California Department of Transportation's highway right-of-ways. Page 23 i 3. Wild Pig Population Control Program—Continue trapping program in the South Skyline Area and expand to the Foothills area. Coordinate with local agencies as necessary. 4. Grassland Management a. Control resprouts of Harding grass on north end of Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. Pursue renewal of burn plan with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. b. Continue different methods of yellow star thistle control and restoration of native grasses in front meadow at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. c. On an ongoing basis, review maintenance practices to discourage the establishment of invasive plants. d. Assist the Planning Department in the development of grassland management plans as part of the resource management policy review. e. Continue investigation of alternatives to burning(such as goats) for grassland restoration. 5. Control of False Slender Brome—Map and remove all resprouts of slender false brome at Thornewood Open Space Preserve. Pursue grant funding to assist adjacent landowners and agencies in mapping and controlling slender false brome on their lands. Other Projects and Activities a. Resource inventory— Inventory and record observed flora, fauna, natural and geologic features, and biotic communities, and contribute information to the natural diversity database. Coordinate mapping and GIS database development with Planning Department staff. b. Seed increase program — Continue collection of local native seed for use on District projects and for seed increase through seed contractors. c. Wildlife surveys—Conduct annual surveys of bluebird nesting and fall deer herd and share information with regional groups. Track special wildlife sightings, especially mountain lions, and share information with surrounding land agencies. Identify marbled murrelet habitat in the Skyline area. d. Assist the Planning Department in the phased implementation of grazing infrastructure at the Alpine Road area of the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. e. Continue monitoring Sudden Oak Death, map confirmed and suspected locations, implement precautionary actions, and educate District visitors about Sudden Oak Death. Participate in scientific symposiums and research. Page 24 f. Continue to participate in regional resource groups like Santa Cruz Mountains Bioregional Council, Weed Management Areas in both San Mateo and Santa Clara, Sudden Oak Death Program and other Native Plant Organizations. g. Work with and encourage local research institutions, such as Stanford University and San Jose State University, to conduct scientific studies which would be beneficial to the District. h. Develop a Request for Proposals to research resource management programs which are being conducted by other land management agencies. Page 25 PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT Programs A. General Public Information and Outreach B. Legislative, Funding and Organizational Relations C. Community Programs To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: The District educates and makes clearly visible to the public the purposes and actions of the District, and actively encourages public input and involvement in the District's decision-making process and other activities. General Department Emphasis for 2005-2006 Maximize the general public's awareness and understanding of, and involvement with the District, its goals, and its activities, employing a variety of means and methods to reach all communities served and other target audiences. Implement the top priorities of the District's legislative plan and protect the District's funding structure. Continue to offer a variety of community programs which enhance visitors' experiences, provide opportunities to educate, and involve people in the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of open space. Provide District materials and information to community members and public officials, to ensure full knowledge and understanding of the District, its programs and activities. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions, unless otherwise indicated) Public Affairs Manager Community Affairs Supervisor Public Affairs Specialist Volunteer Programs Coordinator Docent Programs Coordinator Administrative Assistant Public Affairs Aide Page 26 2005-2006 General Public Information and Outreach Obiective To generate additional support among opinion leaders, key policyrnakers, and the general public for District acquisition, preservation, restoration, and interpretive education projects, including coastal protection, by increasing the positive perception and awareness of the District's mission, objectives, accomplishments, programs, and effective management of public lands and financial resources. Key Projects 1. Coastside Protection Program —Develop new public information materials, and update Coastside Protection Program section of the web site as needed. Proactively distribute District materials and information to the San Mateo County coastside and current constituent communities to increase their knowledge and understanding of the District, its programs, and activities. 2. Community Outreach— Plan and implement activities to increase the District's outreach and involvement with community groups. Listen to community concerns and improve constituents' knowledge of the District. Make presentations (for instance, talk to the Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group about the District's mission), seek out partnerships, and attend meetings with various groups and organizations, (for example, attend a Midcoast Community Council meeting to discuss District policy and answer constituent questions). Outreach opportunities and District presentations at community outreach events could involve managers, Board members, District staff and volunteers and docents. 3. Media—Enhance the District's reputation as a leader among open space districts locally and statewide. Proactively promote regular media coverage of District activities and accomplishments and quickly respond to media reports and inquiries. Conduct editorial board visits and reporter briefings; place positive feature stories; and work to place editorials, where appropriate. 4. Good Neighbor Policy—Take a leadership role in the public involvement process to develop an enhanced Good Neighbor Policy, and produce a Good Neighbor brochure based upon the amended policies. Design and provide public education follow-up activities after the process is complete. Formulate a plan to educate and provide information on the District's Good Neighbor Policy to constituents. 5. New Events— Plan and conduct the Not-so-Annual Conference in partnership with Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, and plan for the 2006 Special Districts Forum in partnership with East Bay Regional Park District. Page 27 i 6. Web Site Management—Continue to use the District Web site as a two-way communication tool to reach out and communicate with the community and support the administration of the Docent and Volunteer programs. Improve usability of the site to be an effective outreach tool. Enhance the educational ability of the Web site by continuing to work with E-Nature to implement the"e-nature" wildlife guides (customizable to District preserves), thus providing a way for the public to research information on flora and fauna within District Preserves*. Develop enhanced maintenance plan and posting protocol. Work with other departments to ensure the Web site maintenance and revisions reflect current District messaging, provide consistency, and maintain functionality and aesthetic integrity. Work with contractor to update and maintain Web site pages. * J (Providing"e-nature"wildlife guides is dependent upon the developing organization obtaining funding). Other Projects and Activities 1. Continue to promote the District's guidebook. Work with publisher to monitor and track sales of the trail guidebook. 2. Continue efforts to integrate the Workplace Enhancement Plan methods into the daily activities of the Public Affairs Department. 3. Continue to evaluate, research, and identify best delivery systems to ensure effective media and organizational outreach/communications. Continue to update all records in media, organizations, and government databases. Migrate the District's press release system to an email distribution system. 4. Continue to support the Planning Department in 1) raising public awareness of the Watershed Protection Program, and gathering public use data as needed in support of the El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve Trail realignments; 2) Provide media and other support, as needed, to support District efforts to obtain a full clean-up of toxins to tidal restoration standards a the Moffett/NASA property referred to by the Navy as "Site 25;" and 3) Continue to work with Planning staff to provide media and community outreach activities, such as docent-led hikes, resource management projects, and Web site section in support of the Sierra AzulBear Creek Redwoods and La Honda Creek preserve master planning projects. 5. There are major hurdles to overcome in connection with building an image library; in order to be successful, the Department must first determine the architecture and cost of providing a graphics/image library. Upon deciding an approach, create an implementation and maintenance plan. 6. Compile and analyze the results from the Visitor Satisfaction survey and determine how the results can be used most effectively. 7. Assist the Planning and Operations Departments in educating the public regarding appropriate preserve and trail use, and interacting with wildlife, modifying and updating Page 28 publications to reflect policy or rule changes, as needed, and responding to associated public and media requests for information. 8. Work with the Planning Department to create new site maps and pictures for preserve brochures, and continue updating, producing, and distributing existing site maps, brochures, and other collateral materials. 9. Produce the District's quarterly newsletter, Open Space Views, and continue to update its mailing list; continue mailing four issues per year, including annual report, to coastside residents. Publish the District's 2005-2006 Annual Report in the fall. 10. Conduct District special ceremonies such as the 50,000-acre dedication, the Pulgas Ridge Staging Area, and the celebration of other noteworthy events. 11. Evaluate District merchandising options, draft a plan for implementation, and potentially produce and sell District merchandise. OSP brochure. This is contingent 12. Create a formal El Corte de Madera Creek ent on the g completion of the Trail Use and Management Plan for El Corte de Madera. Evaluate need for a Monte Bello backpack camp brochure, a District History brochure, and a coas tside area brochure. 13. Continue to provide staff support to District Committees such as the sign committee, policy review committee, and the "Fun" committee. 14. Develop and carry out a plan to estimate the number of visitors to representative District sites. Data will support media outreach and other uses. 15. Work with Planning Department to produce an appropriate map showing District preserves for posting on an exterior wall of Alice's Restaurant on Skyline Boulevard. 16. Work with Administration to determine the feasibility of making inte.rag ting the "ems Public Affairs Mailing List" module in the with other District-integrated databases operation-al. 17. Ensure that District gets recognized for its substantial contribution to the operation and success of Deer Hollow Farm. 18. Demonstrate care for the environment by using recycled materials and soy-based inks in materials distributed by the District whenever possible. Page 29 2005-2006 Legislative, Funding, and Organizational Relations Objective To carry out the high priority elements of the District's legislative plan and to inform other public agencies and private organizations about the District's activities and goals. Key Projects 1. Property Tax Funding— Work with the District's legislative delegation and Sacramento-based lobbyist to maintain and protect the District's current percentage share of the local property tax funding in light of the State's continuing budget shortfalls and the terms and conditions of Proposition IA. 2. State Legislation — Work with the District's legislative advocate and with legislators and their staff to sponsor and support the Board-approved Legislative Program. Seek coordination and support from other special districts. a. Clarify the issue of peace officer jurisdiction outside of District lands. Current Public Resources Code language (Sections 5558, 5560.1, and 5561) appears to limit the authority of District Rangers to lands within the District's Boundary. Pursue District-sponsored legislation, and through the legislative author, seek an opinion from the California Attorney General to clarify whether current Public Resources Code language limits the authority of District Rangers to lands within the District's boundary or within District parks and therefore hampers effective management of District lands from an overall policy perspective. If the Attorney General's Office so determines, move the bill through the legislative process in cooperation with the District's Peace Officer's Research Association of California (PORAC) representatives. b. Review State legislation and support, oppose, or seek amendments to those bills that impact the District. 3. Seek Regional Funding—Work with the Bay Area Open Space Council to gain funding for the San Francisco Bay Area Program of the State Coastal Conservancy. Because both AB 104 and AB 204 failed in recent years, generate new ideas and corresponding legislation and seek passage. 4. Federal Legislation - Work with members of Congress and State and local agency leaders to develop and implement a strategy to: a. Seek Federal legislative assistance in securing funding for the clean up of the former Almaden Air Force Station at Mt. Umunhurn in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, which is a"Formerly Used Defense Site," or FUDS. Page 30 b. Follow-up to ensure full funding of the stateside Land and Water Conservation Funds. c. Seek Federal legislative assistance in dissolving the Guadalupe Land Co. d. Review specific pieces of Federal legislation and support, oppose, or seek amendments to those bills that impact the District. Other Projects and Activities 1. Continually review and, working with legal counsel, analyze legislation, determine recommended District positions on bills, and take appropriate action, if any, on bills. 2. Work with legislators, legislative committees, state and federal administrators, other agencies, private organizations, and interested citizens to provide information and to lobby regarding state legislation and specific local issues. 3. Support federal, state, or local legislation that will benefit the District. 4. Provide support and services for specific District projects requiring legislative support, such as grant applications and regional and state awards. Obtain letters of support for grant applications, such as Habitat Conservation Fund and Wildlife Conservation Board grants. 5. Plan and conduct VIP. tours of District preserves for Santa Clara County elected officials and representatives 6. Maintain contact, and exchange information with other organizations and agencies. Cooperate on special projects with organizations such as the regional Bay Area Open Space Council, and participate in special events, such as conferences and seminars, to keep District staff and the Board informed of current issues. 7. Continue to provide staff support to the Legislative, Finance, and Public Affairs Committee, and work as needed to develop District positions on and involvement in statewide open space issues. Assist in the implementation of a Board-adopted, district-wide E-Communisations Policy. 8. Provide a District presence in key legislative activities, meetings, and conferences in Sacramento, directly and/or with the District's legislative advocate. Page 31 2005-2006 Community Programs Obiective To engage and involve a diverse range of community members and District staff in meeting the community needs of enjoying and understanding open space, and supporting District staff in achieving the District's objectives by providing high quality, ecologically sensitive public programs that involve community members as volunteers, inspire stewardship of open space, and support the acquisition, preservation, and restoration objectives of the District. Key Projects 1. Community Programs Vision—Take the input gathered from Board members and staff to reevaluate the formal Community Programs Vision format. Integrate new Community Affairs Supervisor and align functional responsibilities. 2. Coastside Expansion of Community Programs —Monitor and assess needs for new and/or expanded volunteer and docent programs to incorporate and attract new District constituents on the coast. 3. Volunteer Handbook—Complete the writing, reproduction, and distribution of the Volunteer Handbook. 4. Volunteer Leadership/Mgmt Training for Staff- Create and implement formal training programs for staff on working with volunteers, leading volunteer projects, and provide general orientation to the different volunteer programs. 5. Trail Patrol Special Assignment - Explore various ways in which patrol volunteers can assist in monitoring illegal trail use and construction and implement a system where volunteers and staff work together to form organized group patrols. Ongoing Projects and Activities Docent Program I. Recruit, screen and train Outdoor Education Leaders,Nature Center Hosts and Outdoor Activity Docents. Continue to offer enrichment opportunities for active docents. 2. Continue to offer a broad range of public interpretive outdoor activities on open space preserves, encouraging docents to conduct new engaging activities at less-utilized preserves. Page 32 3. Maintain and operate the David C. Daniels Nature Center. Continue to implement the District's Spaces and,Species environmental education program. Explore how new constituent groups can gain access to the Center. 4. Arrange, publicize, reserve spaces for, and work with field staff to support the Fremont Older House and Garden Tours (Spring 2005), Outdoor Activities, and Family Outdoor Discovery (Year Round) programs. 5. Work with the Operations department to fill requests for occasional District ranger outreach appearances at local schools by interested District rangers. 6. Research, evaluate and if possible, create a new Outdoor Activity Docent training model for implementation in 2006. r information for docents b producing 7. Provide pr ogram p g Yp g two editions of the Docent Connections newsletter per year. Volunteer Program l. Continue to provide volunteer support for resource management projects by working with staff to schedule, conduct, and evaluate a sustainable number of resource management volunteer projects. Identify and recruit individuals and/or groups that can become involved with the District as new Preserve Partner volunteers. 2. Coordinate safe, educational, and productive volunteer service projects-throughout the year at various open space preserves. 3. Recruit, screen, and train new Trail Patrol, Crew Leader, Community Outreach and Special Field Project volunteers to assist staff in maintaining and protecting District preserves. Offer enrichment opportunities for active volunteers. 4. Provide public information about volunteer programs, projects, and accomplishments by producing four issues of Volunteer News. 5. Resume individual evaluation hikes and rides for Trail Patrol members. Create pre- evaluation surveys utilizing the District's new online survey system to increase efficiency of the time spent on the evaluation hike or ride. 6. Examine potential lunchtime enrichment presentations for volunteer outdoor service projects. Identify appropriate speakers such as Board members, District docents. Coordinate logistics, and schedule a number of trial presentations. 7. Demonstrate to public and peer groups the innovative approach to volunteer management. Refine and upgrade the `High Tech Volunteer' presentation(presented at the CPRS Conference) to reflect new methods and the District's new Web site and online forms. Page 33 Other Projects and Activities 1. Conduct an annual Volunteer Recognition Event, and assess other recognition activities for docents and volunteers that demonstrate the District's appreciation for the efforts of volunteers and docents. 2. Research new methods of sending group email notices to the various volunteer groups to ensure that the most efficient system is being used and that current methods are not being detected as SPAM and blocked by recipients' systems. 3. Sustain effective communications between Community Programs staff and field staff involved with Community Programs. 4. Conduct "Earth Day" and California Trail Day events that provide appropriate ways for the community to be involved in projects or outdoor activities that celebrate the environment and our natural resources during the period of time prior to and shortly after "Earth Day." 5. Upgrade the system by which volunteers and docents evaluate training programs and events by establishing on-line surveys utilizing the District's new survey account. Develop a self-evaluation instrument for the docent program. 6. Analyze feasibility of developing comprehensive District Interpretive Plan. E*pjefe 14 hiA prefile eemmuni", outr-eagh too! at Sausal vend. Page 34 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Programs A. Administration B. Human Resources C. Legal Services To Implement the BASIC POLICY OBJECTIVE: to maximize accomplishment of the ublic so as � Administers the affairs of the District on behalfp of the goals and objectives of the District within existing financial, Legal and other constraints. General Program Emphasis for 2005-2006 Continue to support the District-wide efforts for improving supervisory, leadership, and communication skills among all staff, including opportunities for employee input, in order to enhance employee morale and the District's work environment. Foster staff participation in carrying out the District's short and long-term goals and objectives. Maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency, and support the Coastal Protection Program implementation. Staff Resources (Regular, full-time positions unless otherwise indicated) General Manager Assistant General Manager General Counsel (80%time) Controller(25% time) Attorney Management Analyst—Human Resources Management Analyst—Administration Senior Administrative Assistant Senior Accounting Specialist Administrative Assistant Receptionist Network Specialist Accounting Clerk (80%time) Page 35 i I 2005-2006 Administration Program Objective To provide overall coordination, direction and administrative foundation for all District activities so as to maximize the accomplishment of the Board's policies and directives, to implement the Action Plan, and to maintain the District's viability as an open space acquisition and management agency. Key Projects 1. Coastal Protection Program —Coordinate the efforts of the Board, consultants, and staff to complete the Coastal Protection Program implementation. Work with all departments to facilitate policy development to include the coastal annexation area, including the Good Neighbor policy. 2. State Budget Process —Continue to monitor state budget activities related to the District as a result of the passage of Proposition I A by the voters. 3. District Funding—Continue to provide multi-year information/scenarios on District's long-term finances, including bonded indebtedness and cash flow. Continue to monitor the availability of grant funds for major land purchase and development projects. Continue to pursue alternate sources of additional funding for land purchases throughout the District, including the newly annexed Coastside Protection Area and open space management needs. 4. Ombudsperson —Facilitate communication and staff assistance as needed to support the Ombudsperson program. 5. Equipment inventory implement a baf eede system for the Distr-iet's equipment Other Proiects and Activities 1. Continue to foster a management team approach for overall management of the District's activities. 2. Provide financial management and accounting services, including investment of temporarily idle funds and compliance with new Government Accounting Standards. Assure compliance with Purchasing Policies through review of all purchases and ongoing education of staff. Prepare materials for annual audit. 3. Perform administrative and legal obligations as required by State law. 4. Oversee coordination of equipment/infrastructure needs at the main office. Page 36 5. Action Plan development and coordination of the program evaluation process. 6. Prepare, monitor, and revise annual budget, as necessary. Coordinate Administration and Budget Committee meetings. 7. Coordinate preparation and distribution of all materials for the Board's regular and special meetings. 8. Involve Board of Directors in the planning of annual special Board meeting(s)to be held as part of Board's Good Neighbor Policy; including coastal meetings. 9. Administer and update various risk management components, including training and other proactive processes in conjunction with the CAJPIA. 10. Continue upgrades of the District's network computer system as needed to increase efficiency and reliability; provide day-to-day technical support to both field offices; and continue to assess system, develop resources and manage technological change and improvements. Provide ongoing computer training to staff at all three offices. 11. Work with other departments to implement and fully utilize database elements that contain information that is shared by multiple departments per consultant recommendations. 12. Maintain Board and staff policy and procedure manuals. 13. Continue to use recycled products, whenever feasible, in accordance with the purchasing policy. 14. Continue uploads of all Administrative Department documents, such as Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes and Reports to the Web Site. 15. Continue records management activities (permanent storage, record retention and/or destruction) as required by law and designated by the District's Record's Management Plan. Maintain the records management database. 16. Update the procedure manual for all administrative processes related to the District Clerk P responsibilities. 17. Coordinate and perform all activities required for maintenance of the newly-acquired Guadalupe Land Corporation. Page 37 2005-2006 Human Resources Program Objective To provide coordination and direction for human resources activities so as to enhance the overall quality and effectiveness of the District's work environment for all employees of the District. Key Protects 1. Workplace Enhancement Plan—Continue to coordinate, monitor, and support the Workplace Enhancement Plan activities. The Plan consists of methods for improving communication among all employees and management staff, increasing employee input; enhancing management, supervisory, leadership, and communication skills; and establishing a greater emphasis on people management versus task management. 2. Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual— Complete the re-write of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual for Board approval. Continue facilitation of an employee input process with employees from each department. Write or revise Administrative Policies and Procedures as needed, including employee input as part of the process. 3. Performance Standards— Assist all departments with timely and equitable evaluations. Conduct meetings with staff and implement new performance evaluation forms, including training of all supervisors. 4. Labor Negotiations — Implement any changes in salaries and benefits which may be the result of labor negotiations. Other Proiects and Activities I Plan and conduct recruitment processes for all position vacancies in order to fill vacant positions as soon as possible. Ensure consistency in hiring procedures. Provide a comprehensive new employee orientation for all new employees. 2. Administer compensation and benefit programs for all employees. 3. Provide human resources support and employee or labor relations services to all departments. Maintain positive and productive working relationships with represented and non-represented employees. Page 38 4. Assess training needs, identify training resources and schedule in-house training programs as needed to develop and improve leadership, management, supervisory, communications skills and risk management skills. 5. Coordinate, plan, and organize the annual staff recognition event on behalf of the Board. Oversee the staff activities ("Fun") committee. Coordinate and plan other staff events as needed. 6. Promote and oversee the District's safety program including facilitating a Safety Fair. 7. Continue expanded utilization of the new HRIS database system with applicable payroll functions to eliminate duplicate processes. Page 39 2005-2006 Legal Services Program Objective To provide timely legal services to the Board and to all District Departments; to advise and assist the Board and staff in developing and implementing District policies, regulations, and ordinances, and in accomplishing District projects in accordance with law. IkeY Projects - 1. Real Property - Provide legal advice concerning District real property matters, including acquisition, disposition, management, title and encroachment issues, easement issues, leases, licenses, and permits to enter District land. Anticipated major projects include: • Litigation - Continue and complete MROSD v. Portola Investment Company, quiet title action to obtain title to Dennis Martin Road to address use and management issues (Thornewood Open Space Preserve); pursue resolution of encroachment at Bear Creek S O en ace Preserve MROSD v. Landi; Resolve property rights i hts issues at Fremont Older p p g Open Space ace Preserve Sar atoga a Country Club v. MROSD; and at Coal Creek Open Space ace Preserve, Fogarty v. MROSD. • Encroachment and Property Rights Claims - Assist Real Property Department in resolving encroachments at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve; assist in resolution of access easement claims at Coal Creek Open Space Preserve, Bear Creek Open Space Preserve and Sierra Azui Open Space Preserve; assist in preparation of new lease for Picchetti Winery. Continue working with the Real Property and Operations Departments identifying and resolving property rights issues on District land. • Acquisition —Assist Real Property Department in connection with District ongoing operation and management of Guadalupe Land Company property as a corporate asset (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve); assist in transactional documents to accomplish easement exchanges (Montebello Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve). • Other Projects - Continue working with Real Property and Planning Departments to pursue global solutions to streamline the acquisition and planning processes, including a Memorandum of Agreement with Santa Clara County to identify acquisitions that are exempt from the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and Memorandum of Agreement with San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties clarifying the consistency of acquisitions with County planning requirements. 2. Risk Management—Provide advice and monitor current claims and litigation against the District; represent the District's interests in insurance and CJPIA coverage matters; provide Page 40 oversight of matters handled by outside counsel; investigate and maximize insurance coverage for claims filed against the District. 3. Human Resources - Assist in carrying out labor relations functions; provide legal advice on personnel matters. Anticipated major projects: Continue to advise on update of District's Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; continue to assist in implementing the legal aspects of the Workplace Enhancement Plan; assist in labor negotiations in Fiscal Year 2005- 2006 as needed. 4. Coastal Protection Program - Anticipated major projects: Continue to provide advice concerning legal requirements applicable to implementing the Coastal Protection Program; draft and review necessary Program documents; and assistance in litigation challenging LAFCo's approval of the Program, Citizens for Responsible Open Space V. MROSD. 5. Operations - Advise on the update of the Field Operations Manual; continue to assist in the development of Cooperation Agreements for provision of law enforcement and emergency services with sister agencies; work with Operations in resolving jurisdiction issues to assist in developing such agreements. 6. Planning - Advise on the Navy remediation project at Site 25 (Ravenswood Open Space Preserve); provide advice concerning resolution of mercury NRDA, TMDL and remediation issues at the Rancho de Guadalupe property (Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve). 7. Public Affairs— Work with Public Affairs and Administration to complete and implement a revised Electronic Communications Policy. Other Proiects and Activities 1. Provide legal research concerning historic parcels and chains of title to assist in resolving real property issues and in support of Planning and Real Property projects. 2. Provide advice concerning legal requirements applicable to the District such as the Brown Act, conflict of interest laws, election law, and the California Environmental Quality Act. 3. Assist Departments in bidding processes and contract administration for public works and professional services contracts; update model public works contracts to reflect current statutory requirements. 4. Prepare and review District legal documents such as contracts, easements, leases, permits, regulations, and ordinances. 5. Represent the District's legal interests in matters involving other government agencies. 6. Advise the District on court rulings and legislation affecting the District and assist in drafting and pursuing legislation proposed by the District. Page 41 REGIONAL OPEN SPACE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-36 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 2a AGENDA ITEM Approval of Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget Recommendations ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Approve the proposed fiscal year 2005-2006 budget as presented in Agenda Item 2b (Report R-05- 37), and adopt the Administration and Budget Committee recommendations contained in this report. DISCUSSION The charge of the Administration and Budget Committee (the "Committee") is to review the proposed budget to determine whether it reflects a realistic view of projected income and the planned work program (Department Action Plans) for the coming fiscal year. In addition, the Committee was charged with reviewing the Health Insurance Consultant Report. The Committee met four times with the General Manager, various department managers and staff to review the proposed budget by departments. The review included consideration of the previous year's budgets, expenditures and projections and the proposed Action Plan for 2005-2006. The Committee reviewed the requested changes to the Action Plan made by the Board and approved those changes. The Committee made a few additional, but minor, changes to Action Plan language, which will be noted in strike-out version for the full Board to review before final approval, The Committee also reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan, the Five Year Staff Facilities Projections, Operation's Five Year Equipment Schedule, a projection of legal expenses and an outline of the Resource Management expenses. The Operating Growth Guideline was also reviewed at the end of the process, which was 5.8% (sans any staff salary increase) and well within the 7% guideline. Staff informed the Committee that there may be a few proposed reductions to the budget to allow for any proposed or negotiated increases for salary and benefits, which are not included in the budget as presented and the final budget may exceed the 7% guideline by a small amount as a result. In this event, the Committee looks forward to reviewing this matter further at"mid year." After review of the Duties and Responsibilities of the Administration and Budget Committee, the Committee made no recommendations for changes. The Committee directed the General Manager to have Johnson and Associates (the firm which just completed the General Manager appointee salary survey) conduct a salary survey for the General Manager and General Counsel positions. The full Board received all of the health insurance and retiree medical consultant information that has been gathered to date. Therefore, the Committee did not conduct additional review at this time. Staff will present more information as it becomes available. The Committee did review the Budget Guidelines R-05-36 Page 2 for Board Conference Attendance, and is proposing an amendment which allows for a second Board member to be designated by the Board President to attend the Special Park Districts Forum Conference, in the event it is not necessary for a newly elected Board member to attend a training conference (see Exhibit A attached). Capital Improvement Budget The Committee reviewed and is satisfied with this year's proposed Capital Improvement Program budget, which includes $479,478 for Planning Projects, $1,120,963 for Public Access Improvements, and $25,000 for Unanticipated Capital Improvements. The Committee also reviewed proposed changes to the Definition of a Capital Improvement Program (see Exhibit B attached). These changes add clarity to the definition of unanticipated projects by using examples, which will assist staff in correct and consistent budgeting for these items. The Committee recommends the proposed revisions. Staff Facilities Growth Guideline The proposed budget of$20,000 for staff facilities is significantly less than that of previous years, which included construction of the shop building at the Foothills Field Office. This year's budget includes funds for the repair and relocation of the heating and air conditioning unit at the Skyline Field Office. Operating Budget Growth Guidelines The District's operating growth guideline currently provides for an average growth of 7% in operating expenses annually. Operating expenses include salaries and benefits, services and supplies, and fixed assets associated with the administration of the District's five departments. Expenditures for land acquisition, debt service, property management, special projects such as the District book, the Coastside Protection Program, and capital improvements (including Planning Projects) are considered outside the operating expenses definition. District Staff recommended a 5.8% growth in the operating budget for fiscal year 2005-2006. In light of the fact that negotiations with District employees who are members of a bargaining unit have been delayed due to a change in representation, the proposed budget as presented to the Committee did not include any salary or benefit changes. The Committee reviewed the proposed budget in relation to the growth guideline and is satisfied that the budget is appropriate for this year and is balanced with solid projections of tax revenue. Controller's Report Controller Mike Foster met with the Committee and presented a financial review of the following: (1) the fiscal year 2004-2005 projected expenses; (2) the 2003 to 2005 tax revenues; (3)the 2004-2005 tax revenue vs. budget; (4) the 2005-2006 total revenue estimates, as well as all other estimated income; and (5) cash flow projections over the next ten years. He also noted that at the end of March 2005, the District will have bonded indebtedness equal to approximately 26% of its debt limit. No new public debt financings are planned. However, it may prove worthwhile to refinance the remaining 1995 Notes, which become callable in September 2005. Total Budget Highlights The proposed budget for fiscal year 2005-2006 totals $38,558,290, including $9,420,860 for operating expenses, $2,714,264 for capital projects, $106,150 for property management, $20,000,000 R-05-36 Page 3 for land purchases, $6,961,814 for debt service, $121,025 for special projects and $348,000 for the Coastside Protection Program. The budget proposes two additional staff positions for Rangers, budgeted for the last quarter and an increase in the Network Specialist position from 70% to 100%. State Reduction in District Property Tax Revenues With the passage of Proposition I A by the voters in November 2004, the District will receive a $3.4 million reduction in property tax revenue as part of the $150 million contribution from California Special Districts. The State has already taken $1.7 million from the 2004/2005 property tax revenues, and will take the additional $1.7 million in fiscal year 2005/2006. District staff and the District's legislative analyst will continue to monitor any legislative activity which could effect next year's reduction amount. RECOMMENDATIONS The Administration and Budget Committee recommends that the Board: I. Approve the proposed fiscal year 2005-2006 budget; 2. Approve the addition of two additional Ranger positions; 3. Direct that a salary survey be conducted for the General Manager and General Counsel positions. After the salary survey is complete, direct the ad hoc Board Appointee Evaluation Committee to evaluate and review salaries for the General Manager, General Counsel, and Controller; 4. Direct this Committee to review the fiscal year 2004-2005 actual versus projected expenditures after completion of the audit. Midway through the fiscal year, review the fiscal year 2005-2006 Budget and expenditure status, and meet with the Controller for a review of the District's financial status; 5. Direct the Committee to review any additional information provided by the consultant report on health and retiree benefits; 6. Adopt the proposed revisions to the Budget Guidelines for Board Conference Attendance (Exhibit A); 7. Adopt the proposed revisions to the Definition of Capital Improvement Program (Exhibit B). Prepared by: Administration and Budget Committee (Directors Nitz, Siemens and Davey) Sally Thielfoldt, Assistant General Manager Contact person: Ken Nitz, Chair-Administration and Budget Committee Exhibit A DRAFT Budget Guidelines for Board Conference Attendance Revised Octobe r 27 2004 Objective: It is important that Board Members are afforded the opportunity to keep current on legislation, policies, practices and other matters pertinent to District business. Therefore, a modest amount of money budgeted each fiscal year for Board attendance at conferences and seminars directly related too en should be budge e y Y p space preservation and management practices of other parks and open space agencies. Expenditure of District funds associated with such conferences and seminars shall not be directed to a political candidate, ballot measure, nor a contribution to any non-profit entity, but shall be used solely for actual and necessary conference expenses such as travel, lodging, food and registration fees. 1. Each fiscal year, a total of$5,100 will be budgeted for Board Member attendance at conferences and seminars directly related to open space preservation and/or administration of parks and open space organizations, to be allocated as follows: j A. Specific: up to $3,000 total to provide for 2 conferences at an estimated amount of$1,500 each, as provided in Section 2 below. B. General: up to $1,200 per Board Member per four-year term, as provided in Section 3 below. 2. Attendance at a specific conference will be assigned as follows: one conference for the President, or other Board designee (ordinarily in descending order of the elected Board officers for the year), to attend the annual Special Park Districts Forum; and one California Special District Association training for a newly elected Board Member, or for a Board Member who has not attended that particular training and now desires to do so. In the event it is unnecessary for a newly-elected Board Member to attend board member training such as the California Special District Association Conference, a second Board Member may be designated by the Board President to attend the Special Park Districts Forum Conference This expense would be exclusive of that Board Member's budgeted allowance for conference attendance noted in Section 3 below. 3. Each Board Member may decide to attend appropriate general conferences or seminars related to District business up to his/her budgeted allowance of$1,200 per four-year term without further Board approval. Attendance at such a conference or seminar will be reported to the Board in advance of attendance, and a summary report of the conference itself will be reported following attendance. Each Board Member shall have the discretion to use his/her full budgeted allowance at any time during his/her term. All appointed or elected Board Members are eligible to expend the full $1,200 conference allowance at any time when serving a four-year term. When serving a partial term, due to such factors as appointment to serve a portion of a term to fill a vacancy, the Board Member will receive a pro-rated allowance. In the event a Board Member must resign from the Board prior to the end of his/her four- year term due to illness or other cause, it is not the intention of this Policy to seek reimbursement of this conference allowance. Approved: October 27, 2004 Meeting 04-26, R-04-110 Regional Open Voce 2 1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Budget Guidelines for Board Conference Attendance Approved by the Board March 22, 2000 Amended March 23, 2005 Objective: It is important that Board Members are afforded the opportunity to keep current on legislation, policies, practices and other matters pertinent to District business. Therefore, a modest amount of money should be budgeted each fiscal year for Board attendance at conferences and seminars directly related to open space preservation and management practices of other parks and open space agencies. Expenditure of District funds associated with such conferences and seminars shall not be directed to a political candidate, ballot measure, nor a contribution to any non-profit entity, but shall be used solely for actual and necessary conference expenses such as travel, lodging, food and registration fees. 1. Each fiscal year, a total of$5,100 will be budgeted for Board Member attendance at conferences and seminars directly related to open space preservation and/or administration of parks and open space organizations, to be allocated as follows: A. Specific: up to $3,000 total to provide for 2 conferences at an estimated amount of$1,500 each, as provided in Section 2 below. B. General: up to $1,200 per Board Member per four-year term, as provided in Section 3 below. 2. Attendance at a specific conference will be assigned as follows: one conference for the President, or other Board designee (ordinarily in descending order of the elected Board officers for the year), to attend the annual Special Park Districts Forum; and one California Special District Association training for a newly elected Board Member, or for a Board Member who has not attended that particular training and now desires to do so. In the event it is unnecessary for a newly-elected Board Member to attend board member training, such as the California Special District Association Conference, a second Board Member may be designated by the Board President to attend the Special Park Districts Forum Conference. This expense would be exclusive of that Board Member's budgeted allowance for conference attendance noted in Section 3 below. 3. Each Board Member may decide to attend appropriate general conferences or seminars related to District business up to his/her budgeted allowance of$1,200 per four-year term without further Board approval. Attendance at such a conference or seminar will be reported to the Board in advance of attendance, and a summary report of the conference itself will be reported following attendance. Each Board Member shall have the discretion to use his/her full budgeted allowance at any time during his/her term. All appointed or elected Board Members are eligible to expend the full $1,200 conference allowance at any time when serving a four-year term. When serving a partial term, due to such factors as appointment to serve a portion of a term to fill a vacancy, the Board Member will receive a pro-rated allowance. In the event a Board Member must resign from the Board prior to the end of his/her four- year term due to illness or other cause, it is not the intention of this Policy to seek reimbursement of this conference allowance. Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-37 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 2b AGENDA ITEM Adoption of Budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 ~— GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION'S- i � 1. Approve a two and one half-point annual salary adjustment for the office, supervisory, and management staff and additional salary adjustments as noted in this report, to specified class specifications as a result of the salary survey to assure both market competitiveness and internal equity. 2. Approve the use of stipends, as noted in this report and the Compensation Plan, as a method of compensating employees for specifically designated expertise and/or functions. 3. Approve changing the Network Specialist position from 70% to 100%time and the Interpretive Aide position from 60%to 100% time. 4. Approve the addition of two new Ranger positions to be added in the final quarter of the fiscal year 5. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the budget for fiscal year 2005-2006 and the amendment to the Classification and Compensation Plan reflecting the two and one half-point salary increase and additional salary adjustments for specific positions, and an amendment to the job title for the Attorney position. DISCUSSION The proposed fiscal year 2005-2006 budget was presented for initial review at your March 9, 2005 meeting (see Report R-05-26). The budget is presented again for your final consideration and approval (see Exhibit A). i R-05-37 Page 2 The $38,558,290 budget breaks down as follows: Land Purchases $20,000,000 Debt Service $6,961,814 Operating Expenses $9,420,860 Property Management $106,150 Public Access Improvements $1,580,441 Staff Facilities $20,000 Other Special Projects $121,025 Coastside Protection $348,000 A summary of each Department's budget is included in Exhibit B, Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Proposed Budget, By Department. As discussed in Report R-05-26, the initial budget presented did not include an annual salary adjustment for District staff. The final budget presented here contains a two and one half-point (2.5) salary increase for office, supervisory and management staff. This recommendation is being made for the following reasons. First, the current Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.) for this area for twelve months ending December, 2004 is 2.5%. The recommended increase is also in line with annual increases scheduled, via existing contracts, for comparable agencies, which range from 2%to 4%. The majority of the comparable agencies are currently in negotiations for upcoming contracts, therefore this year's annual increases for those agencies are unknown at this time. Finally, the salary survey, which was recently completed, indicated that our current salary ranges are very competitive with comparable agencies, except where adjustments are noted below. Therefore, an annual adjustment above the current C.P.I. was not warranted. (Note: The District's compensation plan is based upon a point system in which each point is very close mathematically to one percent, but because of compounding it results in an amount slightly higher than the total points award, i.e. a 5 point increase is approximately 5.1%. For the purposes of this report, the use of percentages will be reflected as points in the compensation plan.) The budget also includes salary adjustments to specific position classifications as noted below. These salary adjustment recommendations were made in accordance with the salary survey, which considers labor market comparisons combined with internal equity. All department manager positions were below the 5 oth percentile, compared to other agencies. Therefore, the Real Property, Operations, Planning and Administration and Human Resources (currently vacant) and Public Affairs Manager positions should all receive a 2% increase. An additional 10% increase is recommended for the Public Affairs Manager, to bring that salary range in line with all of the other department managers for internal equity purposes. The lower salary range for the Public Affairs Manager was justified in the past, as the department was smaller. Also, this position has been assigned increased responsibility to provide expanded community outreach and extensive pro-active media outreach as a result of Board priorities and the Coastal Protection Program. R-05-37 Page 3 An adjustment of 10% for the Attorney position is warranted as a result of the salary survey, which showed that position substantially below comparable agencies, and in keeping internal equity. Staff is also recommending a job title change for the Attorney position to Assistant General Counsel to reflect industry standard language for this level position; there is no recommendation to change the class specifications. A 1% increase for the Receptionist, Administrative Assistant and Sr. Administrative Assistant is recommended, as these positions, which are the lowest paid on the compensation plan, tend to fall below the 50t" percentile quickly. A 2% increase for the Network Specialist and a 7% decrease for the Accounting Clerk are recommended as a result of the salary survey data. The reduction in the Accounting Clerk salary range also brings this position in line with the Administrative Assistant positions, which have a comparable level of responsibility. Since the position is presently vacant, no individual employee will be impacted. Staff is further recommending elimination of the Accounting Specialist position, which is no longer needed. At such time in the future there is a need for additional staff positions in accounting, an assessment of the department positions will be conducted and class specifications will be revised accordingly. In addition to the adjustments noted above, certain positions will receive a stipend based on additional expertise that a staff member may bring to their position, such as a Masters Degree, license or function when such expertise is noted in the class specification as being desirable, and the District utilizes such expertise. The revised Position Classification and Compensation Plan is included in this report as Exhibit C. These individual stipend payments will be further explained at your meeting. In this budget, the Network Specialist and Interpretive Aide positions will be increased to 100% time. The Network Specialist position is funded at full-time due to increased networking and information technology needs of the District. The Interpretive Aide position in Public Affairs will be revised to include the duties of the Public Affairs Intern, and subsequently, no funding will be provided for the Intern position 2005-2006. These positions were previously funded at 2/3`d time each. This budget does not include salary increases for Board appointed staff or represented employees. The Administration and Budget Committee is recommending a salary survey for the General Manager and General Counsel positions. When that survey is complete, the information will be given to the Administration and Budget Committee for review as part of that Committee's Duties and Responsibilities. The represented employees have decertified from their existing union and have petitioned for new representation. As soon as the petition process is complete, the District will begin negotiations with the new bargaining unit. Discussions will also continue with the office, supervisory and management staff regarding any proposed benefit changes. Staff is continuing to gather and analyze more information regarding health insurance and retiree medical costs for discussions with the Board and staff. (Note: Due to the awarding of a 2.5% annual salary adjustment to the salary plan, a minor modification to the District's point structure will be made for ease of i R-01-37 Page 4 administration The numbering system associated with the points will be adjusted to keep positions assigned to whole numbers rather than fractions. There is no fiscal impact as a result of this change, and staff will be notified so they can see that the adjustment reflects the 2.5% increase.) In addition to the changes discussed above, the Planning department and Administration department budgets changed slightly from the initial proposed budget. In the Planning department, the Capital Improvement Program budget decreased by $10,600 as a result of early completion of a resource study that will be paid for in the 2004-2005 budget. The Administrative department Services and Supplies budget increased $12,600 to include funding for hiring two temporary office positions to fill recent vacancies for the Accounting Clerk and the Human Resources Administrative Assistant ($10,200) and funding for an additional "SPAM" protection service ($2,400). Salary amounts for the Accounting Clerk and Human Resources Administrative Assistant have been adjusted downward to reflect the hiring of temporary office staff for those positions for one month of the new fiscal year. As a result of these changes, and the salary increases noted above, the revised budget for the District's operating expense is $9,420,860, which is a 6.8% increase from the 2004-2005 adopted operating budget. Finally, at the last meeting of the Administration and Budget Committee, staff shared information about the Resource Management budget, including expenses in the proposed Planning and Operations departments for staff time, equipment rental, studies, capital improvement and planning projects, and fuel management activities. The 2004-2005 approved budget included two Maintenance and Resource Supervisor positions to begin mid-year, but these positions were not filled due to the temporary hiring freeze while 7 awaiting the State reduction in District revenues. The 2005-2006 proposed budget includes a full year's salary for the two Maintenance and Resource Supervisor positions, which have now been filled, and 700 additional hours for the Resource Management Intern. Other areas of focus for resource management include two studies analyzing best management practices for resource management, a regional resource inventory, and increased contract services for invasive species control. This year's total budget allocation for resource management is $2,907,473, which is 30.8% of the District's operating budget. This information is reflected in Exhibit D. Prepared by: Michelle Jesperson, Management Analyst Sally Thielfoldt, Assistant. General Manager Contact person: L. Craig Britton, General Manager J Exhibit B OAAFT Definition of a Capital Improvement Program Approved by Board March 27, 2002 Amended March 15, 2004 A capital improvement project is defined as a major, nonrecurring expenditure that exceeds $10,000 and includes one or more of the following: 1. Any construction of a new facility (e.g. a public building, trails and roads, staging area, or the like) or an addition to, or extension of, such a facility. 2. Any demolition of structures or facilities to eliminate environmental, health and safety hazards or to prepare a site for future public access. 3. A nonrecurring rehabilitation (i.e. something which is infrequent and would not be considered annual or recurrent maintenance) or major repair of all or part of a facility, building or its grounds. 4. Any planning, feasibility, engineering, or design study related to an individual capital improvement project or to a program that is implemented through individual capital improvement projects. The District's capital improvement projects are budgeted in four separate programs that when combined form the Capital Improvement Program: 1. Public Access Facilities—capital improvements that include such items as structures, trails and roads, staging areas, signage, and fencing on the District's preserves. 2. Planning Projects—Master Plans, Resource Management Plans, and resource inventories and studies used to prepare such plans. 3. Unanticipated Capital Improvements— improvements that may be necessary for properties acquired during the next fiscal year, or for emergency projects (demolitions, barriers, signs, etc.). The Unanticipated Capital Improvements line- item budget for thetotal of unanticipated projects is $25,000 per year. The cost of an individual unanticipated project, such as those described below does not have to meet the ordinary J1,0,000 CIP threshold. (The Land Aequisition pr-ograni-Real Property Department will not provide funds for unanticipated capital projects.) Examples oLimprovements necessary immediately after properties are acquired: • Gates fences or other barriers necessary to secure the property • Initial signage • Demolition of structures and removal of debris or abandoned vehicles that are clearly visible from a public right-of-way or within an area open for public access, 1 Exhibit B i and which constitute an attractive nuisance and/or have been identified in the Board report for immediate action • Removal of hazardous materials unless the work required is not of an urgent nature and meets the CIP project criteria In this case the project would become a part of the Capital Improvement Program. • Eliminate a hazard that is critical to public safety within an area open for public access Examples of emergency projects: danger of irrev e rsible • Protection of a natural or cultural resource in immediate dan g damage if no action is taken where the scope of work meets the CIP project criteria such as major repair to a stream bank where erosion is impacting salmonid habitat. • Repair storm damage to roads that are required for emergency access and evacuation of residents where the scope of work meets the CIP project criteria. The combined budget for Public Access Facilities, Planning Projects and Unanticipated Capital Improvements is subject to the $500,000 per year guideline averaged over a five-year period. 4. Staff'Facilities—capital improvements to District offices, maintenance and operations facilities, and employee housing. The guideline for improvements to Staff Facilities limits the ten-year average of the Staff Facilities budget to 3.5% of the District's annual operating budget for that fiscal year. 2 i i i Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget I. Revenues *A. Tax Revenues 18,682,000 B. Grant Income 3,230,000 C. Interest Income 1,110,000 D. Property Management-Rental Income 813,000 E. Other Income 20,000 TOTAL REVENUES 23,855,000 11. Increase in Reserves (14,703,290) I[I. Expenditures A. Debt Service I. Interest 4,149,578 2. Principal 2,812,236 Debt Service Subtotal 6,961,814 B. Salaries 1. Board Appointees 275,647 4. Board Appointee Meritorious Awards 0 5. General Manager Appointees 5,179,309 Salaries Subtotal 5,454,956 C. Benefits 1,767,890 D. Director's Fees 23,000 Salaries and Benefits Subtotal 7,245,846 E. Services and Supplies 1. Legal Services 77,000 2. Regular Outside Services 123,969 3. Contract Services 882,532 4. Election Expense 0 5. Library and Subscriptions 11,169 6. Management Agreements 50,000 / 7. Rents and Leases 90.850 8. Utilities 138.100 9. 9oumgn 57.032 |0.Printing and Duplicating 30.850 ||.loouranoo 88.000 12.Advertising 8.500 | l3.Maps and Aerials 20.100 |4.Private Vehicle 14.500 l5.District Vehicle 197.008 16.Business Meeting 16.065 � |7.Personnel Development 132.935 |O.Maintenance/Repair ofEquipment 25.100 � 19.Computer Expenses 41.380 � 20.Uffic SuppJiemSma|| Equipmcnt 26.700 2|.Field Dupp|ies/SmuUEquipment 126.875 22.Outside Maintenance Services 343.420 23.Permits, Fee, Property Taxes 13.800 24.Miscellaneous 600 25.Communications'Publications 113.160 � 26.Communications'Special Projects 16.550 � � 27.Volunteer Program 31.715 Services and Supplies Subtotal 2,66$,792 � � Fixed Assets � |. New Land Purchases 20.000.000 2. Real Property Support Costs' � /\ppmixo|x.Tidc, LcguiEngineering 155'25O � | � 3. Guadalupe Land Company 64.625 | 4. Structures and Improvements 1.118.463 5 �ic|d/0fOooSquipm�o| 61,000 � � 6� Vchiu|ca 284.500 � � � Fixed /kwm�m8 838 Subtotal �� o . . � TOTAL EXPENDITURES 30 �S� 290 � ' . � | � � � � � � | � � � � Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget Summary By Department 2004-2005 2004-2005 2005-2006 Adopted Budget Projected Expenses Proposed Budget Real Property Salaries and Benefits 458,210 456,847 502,454 Services and Supplies 103,575 61,974 91,625 Fixed Assets 149,000 83,730 102,750 Property Management 108,590 89,936 106,150 Land and Debt 1 21,890,926 13,690,926 26,961,814 Special Projects 60,000 0 114,625 Total,All Expenses 22,770,301 14,383,413 27,879,418 Administration Salaries and Benefits 1,152,256 1,180,246 1,240,195 Services and Supplies 392,413 309,884 349,005 Fixed Assets 6,500 6,500 0 Total,All Expenses 1,551,169 1,496,630 1,589,200 Operations Salaries and Benefits 3,600,699 3,493,123 4,005,977 Services and Supplies 972,124 930,751 1,111,422 Fixed Assets 189,000 83,950 125,500 Total,All Expenses 4,761,823 4,507,824 5,242,899 Planning Salaries and Benefits 864,944 760,681 896,336 Services and Supplies 61,000 30,460 56,910 Fixed Assets 7,500 6,733 0 Coastside Protection 394,565 427,256 348,000 Planning Projects _ 319,850 208,685 479,478 Public Facilities/FEMA 1,499,076 721,554 1,100,963 i Staff Facilities 895,338 719,259 20,000 Total All Expenses 4,042,273 2 874 628 2,901,687 P � � i Public Affairs Salaries and Benefits 540,013 445,290 600,884 Services and Supplies 324,462 216,825 337,802 Fixed Assets 0 0 0 Special Projects 41,565 36,965 6,400 Total,All Expenses 906,040 699,080 945,086 Totals,All 1 Departments 34,031,606 23,961,575 38,558,290 P peninsula Regional Open Space strict Position Classification and Compensation Plan Non-Represented Position Effective 04/01/2005 Classification Title Step Range Hourly Range Monthly Range Annual Range Interpretive Aide 240-265 $17.648-$22.647 $3,058-$3,925 $36,707-$47,105 Receptionist/Administrative Clerk 241-266 $17.825-$22.874 $3,089-$3,964 $37,076-$47,577 Accounting Clerk 256-281 $20.703-$26.566 $3,588-$4,604 $43,062-$55,257 Administrative Assistant 256-281 $20.703-$26.566 $3,588-$4,604 $43,062-$55,257 Planning Technician 265-290 $22.647-$29.062 $3,925-$5,037 $47,105-$60,448 Senior Administrative Assistant* 266-291 $22.874-$29.353 $3,964-$5,087 $47,577-$61,054 Docent Programs Coordinator 270-295 $23.806-$30.547 $4,126-$5,294 $49,516-$63,537 Network Specialist 270-295 $23.806-$30.547 $4,126-$5,294 $49,516-$63,537 Volunteer Coordinator 270-295 $23.806-$30.547 $4,126-$5,294 $49,516-$63,537 Senior Accounting Specialist 273-298 $24.528-$31.476 $4,251-$5,455 $51,018-$65,470 Open Space Planner 1 275-300 $25.023-$32.110 $4,337-$5,565 $52,047-$66,788 Public Affairs Specialist 275-300 $25.023-$32.110 $4,337-$5,565 $52,047-$66,788 Real Property Specialist 275-300 $25.023-$32.110 $4,337-$5,565 $52,047-$66,788 Maintenance & Resource Supervisor 280-305 $26.303-$33.752 $4,559-$5,850 $54,710-$70,204 Supervising Ranger 280-305 $26.303-$33.752 $4,559-$5,850 $54,710-$70,204 Community Affairs Supervisor 290-315 $29.062-$37.293 $5,037-$6,464 $60,448-$77,569 Land Protection Specialist 290-315 $29.062-$37.293 $5,037-$6,464 $60,448-$77,569 Open Space Planner II** 290-315 $29.062-$37.293 $5,037-$6,464 $60,448-$77,569 Resource Management Specialist** 290-315 $29.062-$37.293 $5,037-$6,464 $60,448-$77,569 Support Services Supervisor 290-315 $29.062-$37.293 $5,037-$6,464 $60,448-$77,569 Management Analyst 294-319 $30.244-$38.810 $5,242-$6,727 $62,907-$80,724 Area Superintendent 300-325 $32.110-$41.204 $5,565-$7,142 $66,788-$85,704 Senior Acquisition Planner 300-325 $32.110-$41.204 $5,565-$7,142 $66,788-$85,704 Senior Planner** 300-325 $32.110-$41.204 $5,565-$7,142 $66,788-$85,704 Assistant General Counsel 315-340 $37.293-$47.854 $6,464-$8,294 $77,569-$99,536 Administration/HR Manager 322-347 $39.989-$51.315 $6,931-$8,894 $83,177-$106,735 Operations Manager 322-347 $39.989-$51.315 $6,931-$8,894 $83,177-$106,735 Planning Manager*** 322-347 $39.989-$51.315 $6,931-$8,894 $83,177-$106,735 Public Affairs Manager 322-347 $39.989-$51.315 $6,931-$8,894 $83,177-$106,735 Real Property Manager 322-347 $39.989-$51.315 $6,931-$8,894 $83,177-$106,735 Assistant General Manager 340-365 $47.854-$61.408 $8,294-$10,644 $99,536-$127,728 Note: Does not include Board appointees: General Manager,General Counsel,and Controller * May receive an additional 1 pt. stipend for Deputy District Clerk function, if assigned ** Will receive an additional Opt. stipend for Masters degree in a related field ***Will receive an additional 4pt. stipend for Landscape Architecture license used for District business O��O �� |�DO'�� D��a�rn��FD ' ' — ' Resource P|aOO'Og and Management Work FY 2005/2006 Revised3117105 Definition of Resource Planning and Management Resource Planning is an integral part ofOpen Space planning for District lands and generally idcnbOco natural and cultural resources, evaluates resource conditions, assesses resource management opportunities and constraints, and balances resource protection with public access. The preservation and enhancement of resources is emphasized in all Use and Management Plans and in the design and implementation of public access improvements. Resource Management activities such an, habitat restoration, invasive plant � removal, re-vegetation,erosion control and stream water quality enhancement are integral components of all improvement projects. Staff Resource Planning and Management Hours The entire Open Space Planning Department staff work on resource planning and resource management prc9ou/o. Management Duties Allocation 2 Planning Technician Collect resource data and update GIS, produce 85% Staff Position Primary Resource Planning& Resource Time � implement public access improvements, conduct resource inventories and assessments, Plans, assist in designing and implementing public access improvements, assist in 2 Open Space Planner I Prepare Use& Management Plans, design and 75% � prepare environmental (CEQA)documents � Openannerrepare � � � implernent public access improvements,constraints, prepare resource managernent plans, develop resource management policies, develop standards &details prepare environmental (CEQA) documents I Resource Planne Conduct resource inventories, evaluate assess 100% resource management opportunities& � prepare environmental (CEQA)documents I Senior Planner* Prepare Master Plans and Use & Management 75% Plans; oversee design and implementation of resource surveys oversee GIS program development, public access improvements, , prepare environmental (CEQA)documents Admin. Assistant Assist with contracts, specifications, bid 15% documents and research in support of all � � � � Department rojects and activities.Planning Manager* Develop resource planning policies, oversee 50% preparation of resource plans and Use & Management Plans, participate in regional resource restoration efforts,review and approve environmental (CEQA) documents � *Denotes x/u/7 with supervisory responsibility � l Specific Resource Planning anu KeSQUrce Management Tasks in FY 2005-/-vo6 |. Resource Management 8togeuio 9bm—lnnp|cmcnt Year * Continue to prioritize resource planning activities on District lands. ° Complete ugrassland management policy for Board approval. Include grazing, vvild|und fuel management and SODS. � Continue preparing or updating resource management policies. * Continue updating geographic information for resource management projects iu»|uding mapping: o Non-native invasive plant populations o Sudden Oak Death (SOD)occurrences o Pe:m| pig rooting areas. * Work with consultants and the Resource Management Specialist nnu recurring basis to identify emerging resource pnob|omouand prioritize opportunities toresolve resource ineuca District-wide. 2. Regional Resource Inventory * District-wide Vegetation Classification. Continue using methodology developed for Sierra AZUI, Bear Creek Redwoods and La Honda Creek regions to complete a detailed vegetation classification for the northern region including the following preserves: u purisinnu Creek Redwoods n Mills Creek o 7hornop/ood o Teague Hill w District-wide Road and Trail Inventory and Assessment. Continue using methodology developed for Sierra AZUI and El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserves to � complete udetailed inventory and assessment uf roads and trails in the following watersheds: � o Peucadero Creek Watershed � o San Prunoiaquito Creek Watershed o San C}ncgodo Creek Watershed � w District-wide Herpetological Survey. Continue surveying listed species including � California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander and 8uu Francisco garter snake in � the following preserves. � � o Alpine Road Properties of Skyline Ridge � o Lu Honda Creek o E| Corte dc Madera Creek � * Continue to compile and synthesize all known Rare/Threatened/Endangered species and � � habitat locations intoC}lS. 3. District Resource Research Program. w Develop a natural resources research program for Board approval that facilitates use of District lands ueon outdoor laboratory. 4. Water Quality Monitoring and Fisheries Aomeammueol. * Continue water quality monitoring associated with the E| Corte de Madera Creek VVutorahcd Protection Program. * Pursue grant funding to begin fisheries assessment uf Preserves in the San Oregorim Creek Watershed. 5. La Honda Creek Master 9|un * Prepare long-range plan for public use and onuna8onuent • Complete resource Studies ° Prepare resource munagcmunt elements ° Develop implementation program 6. Sierra &zu|/BcurCccek Redwoods Master Plan • Prepare long-range plan for public use and management • Complete resource Studies 2 � ~ Prepare resource management elements * Develop implementation program / 7. Alpine Road Area of Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve Use and Management Plan � * Incorporate the results ofthe grazing study, road and trail assessment and herpetological studies tndetermine long-term use and management nf the area. 8. Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area 8Lenuediutionand Restoration * Continue working with the U8 Navy on the toxic cleanup of Moffett Air Field Site 25 /o a standard permitting restoration of the District's property to tidal wetlands. o. E| Corte dc Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program | � lnopicrnent second phase projects: restore orrealign identified roads and trails, install new culverts, inaru|| erosion control systems to reduce sediment transport. lO. Guadalupe Creek Watershed Natural Resource Damage Assessment(NRl}&) • Complete the NR[)& process. * Participate in Total Musinnunu Daily Load (-[MDL)process for mercury reduction. | |. Pu|gus Ridge Soil Investigation ° Complete subsurface investigation of potential soil/groundwater contain ination. � ° Work with 6un Mateo County Environmental Bcu|th Department to prepare and implement urcmcdiaiion plan. 12. Benson Property Site Restoration * Demolish structures and restore site tonatural conditions 13. Standard Details and Specifications * Complete details& specifications for construction, repair and maintenance of roads and � � trails to prevent erosion and avoid impacts tusensitive natural resources. 14. Environmental Review and California Environmental Quality Act(CE0&)Compliance * Implement Procedures Manual for environmental review of District projects � � * Prepare Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Fish and � � Gano� fbrmuin1�nanccundimprovono�niytodruinaAcfaui|ities � � � � 15. Regional Environmental Restoration Programs. Participate in the following efforts: � * Sun Frunuiuquito Creek Joint Powers Authority Activities * South Bay Salt Pond Restoration(Former Cargill lands) * TMDL Process for San Gregorio Creek, Pescadero Creek and San Francisquito Creek � Wo1cobcda Planning Department Resource Planning and Resource Management Budget FY 2005-2006 Resource Planning Project or Resource Management Activity Budget Geographic Information $13,600 Regional Resource Inventory 127,347 District Resource Research Program 50,000 Water Quality Monitoring& Fisheries Assessment 41,378 La Honda Creek Master Plan 126,000 Sierra Azul/Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan 145,300 Alpine Road Area Use& Management Plan Staff Time Only Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area Remediation & Restoration Staff Time Only El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program 250,000 Guadalupe Watershed Natural Resource Damage Assessment 60,000 Pulgas Ridge Soil Investigation 27,980 Benson Property Demolition and Site Restoration 41,200 Subtotal Projects & Activities $774,805 (Pro-rated qpl3roxiniaie�j,as noted in table above) TOTAL Budget Allocated to Resource Planning& Management $1,340,449 3 | | ` Operations ReaourceManagememt Expenses for 2",6y2006 | Resource Management Staff Costs RMS Total Compensation $87,814.73 Intern Total Compensation o20.000.00 Seasonal OST's(3.50OHours) | Total this category $180.615 | Maintenance Staff Cost (Slyline/FoothiU) 3518.877 40%of available time working on:volunteer projects,wildlife surveys, invasive | plant removal, mowing for fuel management, pesticide spraying,trail and road | maintenance for erosion and siltation, illegal trail closures,working with contractors doing road repairs, disking fuel breaks, realigning old trails to reduce erosion problems,installing barriers to protect or prevent damage to resources, resource management training .etc. Total budget im$1.297.1B4 for staffing � Ranger Staff Cost $156.563 � | 15%of available ranger time for resource management working on: invasive plant � removal, illegal trail closures,wildlife surveys,volunteers,projects, water quality � monitoring, Sudden Oak Death monitoring,training, etc. | Total budget is$1D437��for��ng � � . . � Overhead Staff Coat (Bum planning, FireSafe. etc.) $3.000 RN Budget-Supplies and Outside Contractors Costs | � Program G5Budget $206,000 � � Field RNBudgets-Supplies& Conbacbors Program 63-Foothills $61.000.80 | Program 84-Skyline $61.000.00 � PrognsmGG-Rmncho $4.000.00 Total this category $116.000 � � FirebreaklFuel Management Costs � Disking Contract $10.000.00 � Trail Grading m15.000.00 � CCC/Cm|hbn/im Youth Authority $9,000.00 � Equipment Rental $5,000.00 � � Total this category $39.000 � RM Training/Conference Coots � Resource Management Direct Training *4.080.00 � Invasive Species Conference $1,350.00 � SERCALConfmranca $1.920.00 � Maintenance Training, OR Conferences,etc. Total this category $15.970 � Equipment Pumper Units&Related Equipment *61.000.00 � � Water Truck � Total this category $231.000 TOTAL � � Fex311m12uom � RESOLUTION NO. 05- RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ADOPTING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The budget for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District for the fiscal year 2005-2006 is adopted as set forth in Exhibit A attached to the budget report. Section Two. Upon approval of the Board of Directors, an adjustment to the New Land Purchases budget category shall be made to reflect any difference between actual revenue and budgeted revenue as appropriate to fund District operations. Section Three. Amend the Position Classification and Compensation Plan as set forth in Exhibit C attached to the budget report. Section Three. Monies are hereby appropriated in accordance with said budget. Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-32 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Contract with ra Design Concepts for Graphic Design Services for Fiscal p P Year 2005-2006 for an Amount Not to Exceed $42,00 ,with an Option to Extend the Contract for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMME DATION Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract for graphic design services with Design Concepts for fiscal year 2005-2006 for an amount not to exceed $42,000, with the to fiscal ears 2006-200 7 and 2007-2008 subject to further option to extend the contract y � Board approval. DISCUSSION District staff solicited requests for proposals for graphic design services from three graphic design firms. Design firms were asked to provide cost estimates for completion of sample District projects and to advise of their hourly rates. They were also asked to submit work samples, references, and information regarding their general background n land conservation experience with go vernment agencies and a and qualifications, including p g g aorganizations. d n /or environmental The District received one proposal in response to its requests for proposals. Although District staff was in contact with one other prospective bidder who had shown an interest, the District did not receive a proposal. Staff also solicited a request for proposals from a sister agency's graphic design firm, but did not receive a response. A request for other graphic design firm referrals was also made to a Silicon Valley Communicators group and to the Western Art Directors Club, but no additional referrals were received. The bid proposal received from Design Concepts, a Mountain View-based company, with 20-plus years of experience and with which the District has prior experience, was of high quality and professionally completed. The cost estimate submitted by Design Concepts for design of the District's quarterly newsletter was $2,730 and the hourly rate ranged from $50 to $65. Cost estimates for the design of the District's trail brochures ranged from $295 for a simple design to $815 for a complex design. Comparing the cost estimates received from Design Concepts to estimates received in previous years for graphic design services, staff has reconfirmed that the rates submitted I R-05-32 Page 2 have historically remained low and are highly competitive. For example, the proposed hourly rate is the most competitive rate the District has received in the last four years. Cost estimates submitted previously by other graphic design firms for design of the District's quarterly newsletter ranged from $5,870 to $14,800 and hourly rates ranged from $85 - $175; substantially above Design Concepts' proposal. The Design Concepts proposal also included a variety of work samples demonstrating an ability to design to District aesthetic standards; superlative letters of reference from a varied clientele; and work experience with the District and similar organizations and agencies. The quality of this proposal indicates that Design Concepts would deliver professional graphic design services at an excellent value. Design Concepts has also demonstrated the highest level of customer service, responding to unusual and urgent service needs in a creative and timely manner, and provided rapid turnaround, while consistently ensuring attention to detail. Based upon cost, quality, and performance criteria, staff recommends contracting with Design Concepts for fiscal year 2005-2006 for an amount not to exceed $42,000, with the option to extend the contract, subject to further Board approval, for fiscal years 2006- 2007 and 2007-2008. Prepared by: Kristi Altieri, Public Affairs Specialist Contact person: Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager f Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-33 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Contract with Patsons Press for Printing vices for Fiscal Year 2005- 2006 for an Amount Not to Exceed $104,725, with an 00ition to Extend the Contract for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDAT141�1--- ---- _. Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract for printing services with Patsons Press for fiscal year 2005-2006 for an amount not to exceed $104,725, with the option to extend the contract to fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 subject to further Board approval. DISCUSSION District staff solicited requests for proposals for printing services and received nine proposals. Printing firms were asked to provide cost estimates for completion of a sample District printing project(including prep, proof, film, special bindery set-up, handling and shipping charges). The printing firms submitted both job and per-unit costs for production of the newsletter. Firms were also asked to submit their expected production times, work samples, references, and information regarding their general background and qualifications. They were further asked to include any experience working with government agencies and land conservation and/or environmental organizations. The printing firms were also asked to base their costs on procurement and use of papers and inks meeting District environmental standards. Among the nine proposals received, cost estimates for the first sample project (printing of the District's quarterly newsletter) ranged from $8,754 to $12,874, for the printing of a 12-page newsletter to the District's current mailing list (approximately 30,500 names, which includes San Mateo County coastal residents). The cost to produce a 14-page newsletter, which occurs one to two times per fiscal year, ranged from $10,248 to $18,151. District staff also asked the printers to provide cost estimates for an additional sample project(printing of the District's trail brochures). Cost estimates for this project ranged from $9,140 to $18,674 for the printing of six trail brochures in varying quantities. R-05-33 Page 2 The proposal from Patsons Press, a Sunnyvale-based company, within the District boundary, which has 37 years of experience, contained relevant work samples of a high quality, including a variety of newsletters, programs, folders, and calendars. Patsons' house paper stocks are all recycled content and they only use soy-based inks. In addition, Patsons Press has a notable recycling process in place that addresses recycling of metal plates, film, all press by-products, and paper used in the printing process, and has received an Environmental Achievement Award from the City of Sunnyvale. Patsons Press has also had work experience with non-profit and local government agencies. The Patsons Press proposal also included the most competitive cost estimate for the sample projects ($8,754 for the printing of the 12-page newsletter, $10,248 for the 14-page newsletter and $9,140 for the printing of the trail brochures). Based upon the highly competitive cost estimate for printing the newsletters and trail brochures (the lowest of the nine proposals received), high quality samples received, and performance criteria, staff recommends contracting with Patsons Press for fiscal year 2005-2006 for an amount not to exceed $104,725, with the option to extend the contract, subject to further Board approval, for fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. Prepared by: Kristi Altieri, Public Affairs Specialist Contact person: Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-OS-34 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 5 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Contract with Post Haste Direct Mail Services for Mailing Services for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for an Amount Not to Exceed $35000, With an Option to Extend the Contract for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-200 ' GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOM DATI Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract for mailing services with Post Haste for fiscal year 2005-2006 for an amount not to exceed $35,000, with the option to extend the contract to fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 subject to further Board approval. DISCUSSION District staff solicited requests for proposals for mailing services and received five proposals. Mailing service firms were asked to provide cost estimates for completion of a sample District mailing project (including all set-up, preparation, sorting, tabbing, indicia usage, and mailing list creation charges). The mailing service firms submitted both estimated processing and postage costs, including per-unit costs for mailing the District's quarterly newsletter, as well as any associated costs for list creation and mailing the newsletter to residents of the San Mateo County Coast. Firms were asked to confirm that all pre-sort discount information received from the post office would be turned over to the District. They were also asked to confirm their firm could meet the District's newsletter production schedule. References and information regarding the mailing service firms' general background and qualifications were also requested. Among the five proposals received for a key sample project (mailing of the District's quarterly newsletter to the District's mailing list and to residents of the San Mateo County Coast), one proposal was not considered, as a request for clarification of cost estimate information and for additional cost estimates was not received. Total costs for the remaining four proposals ranged from $6,665 to $7,557 (processing and postage costs combined) for mailing the 12-page newsletter and from $7,583 to $9,676 (processing and postage costs combined) for mailing the 14-page newsletter to the District's mailing list and to residents of the San Mateo County Coast. The remaining four proposals were further compared based upon processing and postage cost estimates, cost estimates for creation of the San Mateo County coastside mailing list, and any associated costs for providing the required insurance documents to the District upon award of contract. R-05-34 Page 2 Based upon the various cost criteria, staff recommends contracting with Post Haste Direct Mail, a Palo Alto-based company, within the District boundary. The proposal received from Post Haste Direct Mail was clear, professional, and of a high quality. The highly competitive cost estimate (the lowest of the four proposals considered) for the sample project, $6,665 for mailing the 12-page newsletter and $7,583 for mailing the 14-page newsletter, indicates that Post Haste Direct Mail would deliver professional mailinv, services at an excellent value. In addition, Post Haste further stated it anticipates passing on a substantial postage savings to the District, an estimated savings of$1,340 for the 12- page newsletter and $2,606 for the 14-page newsletter. The Post Haste Direct Mail proposal also included a highly competitive rate for creation of the San Mateo County coastside mailing list, confirmed there would be no charge for providing the District with the required insurance documentation, and confirmed their firm could meet the District's newsletter production schedule. Given the overall value of Post Haste Direct Mail's proposal, staff recommends the District contract with Post Haste Direct Mail for fiscal year 2005-2006 for an amount not to exceed $35,000, with the option to extend the contract, subject to further Board approval, for fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. Prepared by: Kristi Altieri, Public Affairs Specialist Contact person: Rudy Jurgensen, Public Affairs Manager Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-35 Meeting 04-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 6 AGENDA ITEM Annual Claims List for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 CONTROLLER'S RECOMMENDATION Approve the annual claims list, including debt service payments for the 2005-2006 fiscal year. DISCUSSION In accordance with Section 1.53 of the District's Rules of Procedure, this list of annual claims for the 2005-2006 fiscal year is submitted for Board approval. All items are in accordance with the budget being presented for approval at your March 23 meeting. Staff will submit a revised annual claims list during the 2005-2006 fiscal year to reflect necessary changes, if any. The debt service claims list reflects payments required by currently outstanding debt. Attachment A lists the District's current debt service annual claims for 2005-2006, and Attachment B provides a detailed list of debt service obligations. ANNUAL CLAIMS ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Debt Service $6,961,814 Directors' Fees 23,000 Staff Salaries 5,454,956 Retirement Funds 884,027 Group Insurance Premiums 761,853 State-Mandated Insurance 102,010 Monthly Vehicle Expense (General Manager-$405/month) 4,860 Utilities - PG&E 64,750 Legislative Consultant(Public Policy Advocates) 13,500 Dispatch Services (City of Mountain View) 29,850 Deer Hollow Farm Agreement (City of Mountain View) 50,000 Janitorial Services— 3 offices 20,580 Landscaping Services (330 Distel Circle) 4,500 Antenna Site Rental - Pinnacle (Repeater Site) 3,700 Fuel - Valley Oil Company 75,000 Slaught Living Trust (Employee housing rental-Sierra Azul) 16,800 R-05-35 Page 2 ANNUAL CLAIMS (cont'd.) ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT American Tower Corporation (Coyote Peak Repeater) 6,250 Lanier—Copier Leases 21,100 Avaya- Telephone Lease & Maintenance Agreement 4,740 Hasler Postage Machine Lease 2,700 Recording Services 8,400 Windy Hill —Patrol 3,000 Payroll Services (ADP) 12,500 Unemployment Insurance 20,000 Megapath DSL Line 1,450 Skyline County Water District 2,700 Bank Fees 1,500 Total $14,55=5,5 3 8 Prepared by: Bunny Congdon, Senior Accounting Specialist Michael L. Foster, Controller Contact person: Michael L. Foster, Controller | ATTACHMENT"A" ANNUAL CLAIMS DEBT SERVICE FISCAL YEAR 2VV5-2OO8 NOTEHOLDER-LAND PRINCIPAL INTEREST Lazenby 6,905.80 1.812.62 � Doloia 11.500.28 13.270.80 Hunt 0/0 82,50000 W1uKannuy/Se|mor � Subtotal-Notes 32.236.41 112.127.94 � BONDS PAYABLE 1895Noteo 45.000.00 317.037.50 1886Note TVVOOOUO 622855.00 1886 JPFALnowe 405.000.00 300.237.50 18SB Rev.Bonds 765.000.00 555.753.76 198g Rev.Bundo'2nd. Issue/Lease 775.000.00 493.54626 1999Ray. Bonds-2nd. Issue/Note 0.00 258.562.50 20O4 Revenue Bonds Subtotal-Notes 2.780.000.00 4.087.447.52 TDTAL8—NOTEHOLDERS&BONDS TOTAL omoz 6'961.811'87 � � � � � � � ATTACHMENT"B" DEBT SERVICE 05/06 03/31/05 Payable to Close of Escrow Original Note Rate% Term Remaining Principal Final Paym.Due Payable 05/06 Principal Interest Aine 01/18/89 192,000.00 7.0 20 years 61,350.04 12/18/08 18,124.82 13,830.30 4,294.52 naloia 10/11/02 240,000.00 6.25 15 Years 216,589.73 10/10/17 24,771.08 11,500.28 13,270.80 Hunt 04/2003 1,500,000.00 5.50 10 years 1,500,000.00 04/01/03 82,500.00 0.00 82,500.00 Lazenby 08/31/88 100,000.00 6.00 20 years 30,210.36 08/31/08 8,718.45 6,905.83 1,812.62 McKannay 12/14/01 250,000.00 4.10 10 years 250,000.00 01/10/12 10,250.00 0.00 10,250.00 2,090,000.00 1,996,800.09 126,239.53 18,406.11 107,833.42 2,282,000.00 2,058,150.13 144,364.35 32,236.41 112,127.94 *Includes Accretions 1995 Note 03/31/2015 11,500,000.00 7.07 20 years 4,555,000.00 03/31/2015 362,037.50 45,000.00 317,037.50 1996 Note 07/96 18,166,481.00 6.09 20 years 14,471,481.30 09/01/2016 1,402,855.00 780,000.00 622,855.00 1996 JPFA Lease 07/96 11,743,720.00 6.09 30 years 14,097,697.25 - 09/01/2026 765,237.50 405,000.00 360,237.50 1999 xev.sonds 01/27/99 29,663,021.15 5.40 30 years 32,329,211.15 * 04/01/2031 1,320,753.76 765,000.00 555,753.76 1999#2 Notes 8/30/1999 7,544,408.80 5.25 20 years 7,544,408.80 04/01/2020 258,562.50 0.00 258,562.50 1999#2 Lease 8/30/1999 20,822,552.25 4.25 30 years 23,167,317.25 * 04/01/2032 1,268,546.26 775,000.00 493,546.26 2004 Notes 01/30/2004 31,900,009.95 2-5% 30 years 31,912,106.00 * 04/01/2033 1,439455.00 10,000.00 1,429,455.00 131,340,193.15 128,077,221.75 6,817,447.52 2,780,000.00 4,037,447.52 133,622,193.15 130,135,371.88 6,961,811.87 2,812,236.41 4,149,575.46 Regional Open Space m-� MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-31 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Hire Rural Pi Management, Inc. to Conduct a Wild Pi Management g g g g Program on District Lands for Fiscal Year 05/06 for an am9fint not to exceed $37,550 with an Option to Extend the Contract for Fiscal Years 20 6-2007 and,200 -2008 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATI 1. Determine that the recommended actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the findings contained in this report. 2. Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Rural Pig Management, Inc., to implement a wild pig management program with a budget not to exceed $37,550 through March 31, 2006 with an Option to Extend the Contract For Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 subject to Board approval. BACKGROUND The District has conducted a wild pig management program since 2000. Wild pigs are not native to California, are regulated as a game mammal under the State Fish and Game law, have the potential to compete with native wildlife, and may negatively impact natural communities, particularly through their destructive rooting activities. Under the direction of the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), the District has developed a management program to capture wild pigs using baited traps and humane termination. Rural Pig Management won a competitive bid process in 2000 and has trapped 281 pigs over a three and one-half year period (Reports R-00-102, R-99-102, R-02-01, R-03-40). As part of the program, the District coordinates with other land management agencies that are conducting wild pig management, maps and monitors pig rooting, and will be participating in a DNA study of pig populations with the University of California— Davis. Pig activity on District lands has steadily decreased under this trapping program until the last few months when substantial rooting and sightings of wild pigs have been discovered at two new locations, Rancho de Guadalupe and Bear Creek Open Space Preserves. I R-05-31 Page 2 NEW CONTRACT The District requested proposals from 14 contractors to participate in the wild pig management program starting in 2005. Rural Pig Management submitted the best proposal with the most relevant experience and lowest costs. Based upon experience and cost, staff recommends contracting with Rural Pig Management for an amount not to exceed $37,550 through March 31, 2006 with an option to extend the contract for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. CEQA COMPLIANCE The proposed project is for a wild pig management program on District lands to reduce the damage to natural resources. Within the past few months, there has been increased rooting activity by wild pigs on District lands. The damage caused by the feeding and rooting activities of the wild pigs has the potential for negative effects to natural resources including increased erosion, sedimentation in stream courses and wetlands, threat to sensitive flora and fauna, competition with native species and spreading of non- native invasive plants. Based on trapping efforts in past years, we estimate that approximately 200 pigs may be taken over the next 3 years of this wild pig management program. Other options for managing wild pig populations, including public hunting, poisoning, live capture and relocation, exclusionary fencing, chemical and immunological contraception, surgical contraception, and lethal injection have been determined to be either infeasible, ineffective, or have potential adverse environmental effects. i Continuation of the wild pig management program under this new contract is categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guideline Section 15308. This exemption applies to actions taken by regulatory agencies under state laws for the protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Fish and Game Code 4181 permits any owner of land that is being damaged or in danger of being damaged by feral pigs to apply to the DFG for authorization to take and dispose of the mammals under regulations adopted by the commission. The DFG has adopted a comprehensive set of administrative regulations (set out in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) that regulates the trapping, depredation and disposal of wild pigs. The adoption of these regulations was subject to environmental review as required by CEQA. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the DFG and the District (Report R-00-102) identifies actions appropriate for wild pig management specific to District-owned lands in accordance with these regulations. The MOU may be terminated if conditions are violated. The DFG and the District have recently amended the MOU to cover lands in the Foothills Area. III R-05-31 Page 3 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION An agenda of this Board meeting was mailed to adjoining and neighboring property owners of the South Skyline area, and Rancho de Guadalupe and Bear Creek Open Space Preserves, and organizations and agencies interested in the wild pig management program. Prepared by: Cindy Roessler, Resource Management Specialist Contact person: Same as above MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AND RURAL PIG MANAGEMENT THIS AGREEMENT,dated this 15 day of March,2005 is by Rural Pig Management,Inc.,("Consultant")and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,a public body of the State of California("District"); RECITALS: WHEREAS,the District proposes to engage Rural Pig Management,Inc. in a wild pig capture and removal program on open space preserves. WHEREAS,Consultant is specially trained,experienced,and competent to perform the special services which will be required by this Agreement;and WHEREAS,Consultant is willing to render such professional services,as hereinafter defined,on the following terms and conditions. I NOW,THEREFORE,Consultant and the District agree as follows: AGREEMENT: 1. Scope and Schedule of Service. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement,Consultant shall provide to District the services described in Exhibit A,attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,in compliance with the Work Schedule set forth in Exhibit A. 2. Compensation.For work performed by Consultant in accordance with this Agreement,District shall compensate Consultant in accordance with the payment terms,conditions and rates set forth in Exhibit A. 3. Effective Date.The effective date of this Agreement is March 15,2005. 4. Independent Contractor Status. It is expressly understood and agreed by both parties that Consultant,while engaged in carrying out and complying with any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement, is an independent contractor and not an employee of the District. Consultant expressly warrants not to represent,at any time or in any manner,that Consultant is an employee of the District. 5. Assignment and Subcontracting. It is recognized by the parties hereto that a substantial inducement to District for entering into this Agreement was,and is,the [professional]reputation and competence of Consultant. Neither this ; Agreement nor any interest therein may be assigned by Consultant without the prior written approval of District. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein without prior written approval of the District. 6. Insurance. Before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement,Consultant,at its Agreement for Professional Services Page 1 own cost and expense, shall carry,maintain for the duration of the Agreement,and provide proof thereof that is acceptable to the District the insurance specified in Exhibit B, "District Insurance Provisions",attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 7. Indemnification-Consultant's Responsibility. It is understood and agreed that Consultant shall indemnify,defend, and hold District, its officers,employees,agents,and volunteers harmless from and against any and all liability,claims, suits,actions,damages,and causes of action arising out of any personal injury,bodily injury, loss of life,or damage to property,or any violation of any federal, state,or municipal law or ordinance,or other cause in connection with the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of Consultant, its employees,subcontractors,or agents, or on account of the performance or character of this work,except for any such claim arising out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the District, its officers,employees, agents,or volunteers. It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages. 8. Licenses. If a license or registration of any kind is required of Consultant,its employees,agents,or subcontractors by law,Consultant warrants that such license has been obtained,is valid and in good standing,and Consultant shall keep it in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement,and that any applicable bond shall be posted in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. 9. Termination. This Agreement may be canceled at any time by District for its convenience upon written notification to Consultant. In the event of termination,the Consultant shall be entitled to pro-rated compensation for services performed prior to the effective date of termination;provided,however,that the District may condition payment of such compensation upon Consultant's delivery to the District of any or all documents,photographs,computer software, video and audio tapes,and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the District in connection with this Agreement. 10. Ownership of Materials. All materials and records of a finished nature,such as final plans,specifications,reports, and maps,prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement,shall be delivered to and become the property of District. All materials of a preliminary nature,such as survey notes, sketches,preliminary plans,computations and other data,prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement,shall be made available,upon request,to District at no additional charge and without restriction or limitation on their use consistent with the intent of the original design. Upon District's request,Consultant shall execute appropriate documents to assign to the District the copyright to work created pursuant to this Agreement. The issuance of a patent or copyright to Consultant or any other person shall not affect District's rights to the materials and records prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement. District reserves a license to use such materials and records without restriction or limitation consistent with the intent of the original design,and District shall not be required to pay any additional fee or royalty for such materials or records. The license reserved by District shall continue for a period of fifty years from the date of execution of this Agreement unless extended by operation of law or otherwise. 11. Abandonment by Consultant. In the event the Consultant ceases performing services under this Agreement or otherwise abandons the project prior to completing all of the services described in this Agreement,Consultant shall, without delay,deliver to District all materials and records prepared or obtained in the performance of this Agreement, and shall be paid for the reasonable value of the services performed up to the time of cessation or abandonment,less a deduction for any damages or additional expenses which District incurs as a result of such cessation or abandonment. 12. Waiver. The waiver by either party of a breach by the other of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of either the same or a different provision of this Agreement. Agreement for Professional Services Page 2 J 13. No Third-party Rights. The parties intend not to create rights in,or to grant remedies to, any third party as a beneficiary of this Agreement or of any duty,covenant,obligation,or undertaking established herein. 14. Compliance with Laws. In the performance of this Agreement,Consultant shall abide by and conform to any and all applicable laws of the United States and the State of California,and all ordinances,regulations and policies of the District. Consultant warrants that all work done under this Agreement will be in compliance with all applicable safety rules,laws,statutes and practices, including but not limited to Cal/OSHA regulations. 15. Controlling Law. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. 16. Conflict of Interest. Consultant warrants and covenants that Consultant presently has no interest in,nor shall any interest be hereinafter acquired in,any matter which will render the services required under the provisions of this Agreement a violation of any applicable state, local,or federal law. In the event that any conflict of interest should nevertheless hereinafter arise,Consultant shall promptly notify District of the existence of such conflict of interest so that the District may determine whether to terminate this Agreement. Consultant further warrants its compliance with the Political Reform Act(Government Code§ 81000 et seq.)respecting this Agreement. 17. Time is of the Essence. Consultant agrees to diligently prosecute the services to be provided under this Agreement to completion and in accordance with any schedules specified herein. In the performance of this Agreement,time is of the essence. 18. Whole Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and Agreement of the parties. This Agreement integrates all of the terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto and supersedes all negotiations or any previous written or oral Agreements between the parties with respect to all or any part of the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and District's General Manager and approved as to form by the District Legal Counsel. Such document shall expressly state that it is intended by the parties to amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 19. Capacity of Parties. Each signatory and party hereto warrants and represents to the other party that it has legal authority and capacity and direction from its principal to enter into this Agreement and that all necessary actions have been taken so as to enable it to enter into this Agreement. 20. Multiple Copies of Agreement. Multiple copies of this Agreement may be executed but the parties agree that the Agreement on file in the office of District's District Clerk is the version of the Agreement that shall take precedence should any differences exist among counterparts of the document. 21. Severability. Should any part of this Agreement be declared by a final decision by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional,invalid,or beyond the authority of either party to enter into or carry out, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement,which shall continue in full force and effect, provided that the remainder of this Agreement,absent the unexcised portion,can be reasonably interpreted to give effect to the intentions of the parties. Agreement for Professional Services Page 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Consultant has executed this Agreement,and the District,by its General Manager,who is authorized to do so,has executed this Agreement. MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN CONSULTANT SPACE DISTRICT By: By: L.Craig Britton,General Manager Dick Seever,President,Rural Pig Management,Inc. Date: Date: Federal Employer ID Number: License Number: Expiration Date: Attest: Date: Sally Thielfoldt,District Clerk Approved as to form and procedure: Date: Susan M. Schectman,General Counsel Attachments: Exhibit A Scope of Services,Compensation and Billing Exhibit B District Insurance Provisions Agreement for Professional Services Page 4 Exhibit A Agreement between Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Rural Pig Management,Inc. SCOPE OF SERVICES,COMPENSATION AND BILLING 1) Scope of Services and Schedule a) Detailed Scope of Services: All activities performed by the consultant will be completed in accordance with all appropriate regulations and in accordance with the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD). The consultant will be expected to furnish all labor, materials, services, and equipment for all activities outlined below. i) Surveying-Survey specified District lands at beginning of contract and on an as-needed basis to determine the presence of wild pigs and appropriate trapping locations. District staff will determine the level of trapping based on the amount of pig activity on District preserves. Trap locations will be away from trails,public facilities,public view,and sites containing sensitive species,where no or little alteration of existing vegetation and grade is required,and will be approved by District staff. ii) Trapping (1) Implement a corral or box-trapping program to capture and remove wild pigs.Contractor must possess a minimum of 10 live traps capable of capturing several adult pigs at one time and have the traps available for placement on preserves within 2 weeks of contract approval. Traps shall be provided with a radio signal device to determine from a remote location if trap door has been triggered. Preferred location for receiving signal is the closest field office or,if reception is not possible, from roads on the exterior of the preserve. Contractor will be responsible for delivery, installation,relocation,maintenance,and operation of traps. (2) Bait traps using grains,pellets or scent lures. Storage of bait on District land must be approved by District staff,not be visible and not otherwise disturb staff or the public. (3) Respond to all baited traps within 24 hours of notification by District staff that radio signals indicate trap door has lowered or of any other sign of pig activity at trap. Dispatch and remove any pigs found in trap in a manner consistent with the current MOU. (4) When feasible and safe,capture and dispatch free-ranging pigs within the immediate trap site area with firearms and spotlighting in a manner consistent with the current MOU. i (5) Use extreme caution when using firearms on District land,especially preserves open to the public. Use small caliber firearms to dispatch wild pigs at close range,shooting away from any trails or public areas. District staff shall approve caliber of firearm to be used. The use of firearms will be limited to safe discharge,minimizing the distance of shots and securing a safe backdrop for all shots.No long range shooting is allowed on MROSD lands. Firearms should be discharged during times of least public activities such as early mornings and after dark. (6) Notify MROSD's 24-hour Dispatch(650.903.6395 ask Dispatcher to inform MROSD rangers by radio) and DFG Lt.Don Kelly(831.465.9158)by 1700 hours on the day of all activities to take wild pigs utilizing lights and/or firearms between sunset and sunrise as per requirements of MOU. Agreement for Professional Services Page 5 (7) Follow MOU guidelines as to methods of removal and disposal of pig carcasses. Deliver all carcasses to a local rendering facility until such time that the US Department of Food And Drug Agency approves carcasses suitable and acceptable for human consumption can be donated to a DFG recognized charitable organization. (8) Call appropriate field office(Skyline 650.949.1848 or Foothill 650. 691.2165)when a pig has been dispatched. Whenever possible,MROSD staff will meet contractor at a mutually agreed upon location to inspect/verify the actual wild pig carcass prior to its delivery by contractor to rendering facility. (9) In cooperation with DFG's Wildlife Investigations Laboratory, University of California and MROSD, provide whole carcasses,hair,tissue,blood or fecal samples,if requested. (10)Call appropriate field office(Skyline 650.949.1848 or Foothill 650. 691.2165)when entering and leaving MROSD lands. (1])Drive trucks on roads and trails whenever possible. All-terrain vehicles may be used to access areas away from trails. Trucks can be used off trail to move traps.Avoid driving trucks on dirt roads after rains or when roads are muddy. (12)Contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment necessary for trapping including traps,radio signal devices,bait,firearms,ammunition, spotlights,vehicles and other equipment necessary to set traps and move dispatched pigs. Equipment shall remain property of contractor and contractor shall remove all equipment from District lands upon termination of the contract. (13)Contractor will follow these procedures to limit the spread of Sudden Oak Death: before leaving an infested area,brush,wash off,or otherwise remove accumulations of plant debris,soil and mud from tires and exterior of all-terrain vehicles,trucks,equipment,shoes and boots. Spray the bottom of cleaned shoes or boots with Lysol,denatured alcohol or similar disinfecting substances. iii) Reporting (1) Supply copies of rendering facility receipts for each wild pig removed from MROSD lands as a part of the monthly summary. (2) Maintain records on the supplied MROSD form about each animal captured on MROSD lands as specified in the MOU. (3) Submit a monthly report by the 10t`day of each month to the MROSD's Resource Management Specialist which includes the field data sheets,a signature of receipt for carcasses delivered to approved rendering facility,record of each person who discharged a firearm and the date and location the firearm was discharged,as required in the MOU. b) Date for Commencement of Consultant Services: N Same as Effective Date of Agreement c) Date for completion of all Consultant services: March 31, 2006 with option of renewal at discretion of MROSD for two additional years with the same terms and rate as included in this contract. 2) Compensation a) Single Fixed Fee Arrangement i) For performance of the Scope of Services by Consultant as herein required,MROSD shall pay a single hourly fee, an annual fee,and an end-of-contract fee in the amounts and at the times or milestones set forth below: (1) Annual Fee Amount: S 13,794 per year for annual costs associated with insurance, installation of traps, Agreement for Professional Services Page 6 bait, rental of traps and electronic monitoring equipment, use of motor vehicles, and disposal expenses at tallow factory. (2) End-of-Contract Fee Amount: %250 per tEap for removal of traps at end of contract. (3) Single Hourly Fee Amount: 72.60 per hour of time spent during activities related to trapping wild pigs on MROSD lands and not included in the annual fee and end-of-contract fee described above. b) Limitation without Further Authorization on Time and Materials Arrangement. At such time as Consultant shall have incurred services equal to T,15,050 by March 31, 2005_ or an additional amount of. 22,500 hy March 31, 2006 ("Authorization Limit"), Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation within these time periods without further authorization issued in writing and approved by the MROSD. Nothing herein shall preclude Consultant from providing additional.Services at Consultant's own cost and expense. 3) Consultant's Expenses: (X) The Compensation to be paid to Consultant set out in Section 2 includes all incidental expenses incurred by Consultant in performing services required by this Agreement. 4) Contract Administrators: i) MROSD:Cindy Roessler-Resource Management Specialist ii) Consultant: Dick Seever,President,Rural Pig Management,Inc. 5) Bill Processing: a) Consultant's billing to be submitted for the following period of time: Monthly b) Day of the Period for submission of Consultant's Billing: 1 st or 3rd Wednesday of the month c) Terms and Conditions for Bill Processing: All bills submitted by Consultant shall contain sufficient information to determine whether the amount deemed due and payable is accurate. Bills shall include a brief description of services performed,the date services were performed,the number of hours spent and by whom,a brief description of any costs incurred,and the Consultant's signature. The Consultant's Taxpayer Identification Number or Social Security Number shall accompany bills. Agreement for Professional Services Page 7 li I Exhibit B Agreement between Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District And Rural Pig Management Inc. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Insurance. Before beginning any of the services or work called for by any term of this Agreement,Consultant,at its own cost and expense, shall carry,maintain for the duration of the Agreement,and provide proof thereof that is acceptable to the District the insurance specified herein. I Insurance Requirements ❑ Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance,and Employer's Liability Insurance coverage: $1,000,000 ❑ Commercial General Liability Insurance: $1,000,000(Minimum) ❑ Automobile Liability Insurance: $500,000 i Workers' Compensation. Statutory Workers'Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed directly or indirectly by Consultant shall be provided as required by the California Labor Code. Commercial General and Automobile Liability. Consultant,at Consultant's own cost and expense,shall maintain Commercial General and Business Automobile Liability insurance for the period covered by this Agreement in an amount not less than the amount set forth in this Exhibit B,combined single limit coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited to,protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom,and damage to property resulting from activities contemplated under this Agreement, including the use of hired,owned and non-owned automobiles. Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest edition of the Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001 and Insurance Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 (ed. 12I90) Code I (any auto). No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage. a. A policy endorsement must be delivered to District demonstrating that District,its officers,employees,agents,and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respects each of the following: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including the insured's general supervision of Consultant;products and completed operations of Consultant;premises owned,occupied or used by Consultant;or automobiles owned, ]eased,hired,or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to District, its officers,employees,agents,or volunteers. b. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis,and not on a claims made basis. c. An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance and that no other insurance affected by the District will be called upon to contribute to a loss under the coverage. Agreement for Professional Services Page 8 Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-29 Meeting 05-06 March 23, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 8 AGENDA ITEM Schedule Two Special Meetings of the Board of Directors for March 30, 2005 and April 6, 2005 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 1. Schedule a special meeting of the Board of Directors ednes ay, March 3 , 05 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a resource management policy workshop; Directors for Wednesday, Aril 6 2005 at 7:00 1 a special meeting of the Board of D , 2. Schedule p g Y p p.m. for the purpose of considering the proposed purchase of the POST (Forde) property as an addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. DISCUSSION It is recommended that a Special Board Meeting be scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2005 for the purposes of conducting a resource management policy workshop. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss revisions to the Water Resources Policy for future adoption by the Board. This meeting will take place at the District Office. It is also recommended that a Special Board Meeting be scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2005 for the purpose of considering the proposed purchase of the POST (Forde) property, San Mateo County APN 066-240-020; 650 Irish Ridge Road, Half Moon Bay, within the Coastside Protection Area. This meeting will take place in Half Moon Bay at a location to be determined. Prepared by: Sally Thielfoldt, District Clerk Contact person: Same as above i Regional Open Spy.,-e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (A'.I,FBVA'F1NC3 30 YIFARS OF 011FN SPA(IF. I1RF..SF.RVAI'ION T • Board of Directors O. FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manage DATE: March 18, 2005 RE: FYI's 33o Dist'.el Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,led Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton STATE CAPITOL SACRAMENTO,CA 95814 (916)445_6747 SENATOR S. JOSEPH SIMITIAN RECEIVED ELEVENTH SENATE DISTRICT MAR 04 2005 41DPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEr SPACE DISTRICT February 28, 2005 Mr. L. Craig Britton General Manager Midpeninsula Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Craig: Thanks so much for taking the time to meet with me and with Alan Gordon and Shannon McKinney from Senator Simitian's Capitol Office. It was a pleasure speaking with you, Rudy and Sally. Your comments helped us gain a deeper understanding of the issues and interests of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. They also helped orient Alan and Shannon to the environmental issues facing District 11 and its surroundings. I look forward to working with you, and hope to see you again soon. If we can be of any help to you in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us. Please contact me for any district support and feel free to contact Alan or Shannon in the Capitol directly on any legislative issues. Sincerely, Sarah Rosendahl Senior Field Representative GoRDON RicHA.,%J.D Board of Supervisors County of San Mateo March 9, 2005 Cathy Woodbury Planning Manager Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Ms. Woodbury, I write to thank you for the thoughtful and detailed letter about the problems you have encountered in the San Mateo County Planning and Building Department. It was obvious vi from its breadth and depth that you s p spent a great deal of time putting it together, and I appreciate your efforts. I will share it with the members of the Planning and Building Task Force. Sincerely, Richard S. Gordon 4 0 �°a�rnsv ssb i na n ,gip►" ,e MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (IF I F11RAl ING 30 YFARS OI' OPLN SPA( F PIZI SER A E'H)N MEMORANDUM March 10, 2005 TO: Board of Directors FROM: M. Foster, Controller SUBJECT: Monthly and Quarterly Investment and Security Transaction Report Attached is the District's current portfolio of cash investments. All reserve and program funds established pursuant to public debt issues continue to be invested through the offices of the designated trustees. All instruments are in compliance with our latest Annual Statement of Investment Policy, last approved on January 12, 2005. The District receives and maintains complete monthly reports of all investments managed by bond trustees. The County last reported the pooled fund yield at 2.16% as of December 31, 2004. This yield remains below general market rates. Our cash position, together with estimated near-term revenues, is adequate to cover cash requirements over the next six months. Enclosure cc: B. Congdon C. Britton S. Thielfoldt Auditor 330 Distel Circle 650-691-i2oo info@openspace,org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton | ISSUE SANTA [LAR& COUNTY POOLED $23,820,219 INVESTMENT FUND(2.|6% on 12/31/04), per2/2D/05 Gooecu| Ledger Account Analysis. | $10'000`000 | Drawable beginning May l, 2006. Final mokuchv not later than 0occnuhcr 15, 2007. Yield: 3.21Y6 Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Note(AAA) 1989,2)2 Due6/\3/O5 yic\ding2.7OY6, market value usof2/28/O5 $1,000,000 Federal National Morwage Association Discount Note(AAA) $g9\,433 � Due 5/18/05 yio\dinA2.63Y6, market value unof2/2R/05 $004,300 Federal Horne Loan Bank Discount Note(AAA) $989,239 Due 6/16/05 yielding 2.67%, market value ouof2/28/09 $991,800 Federal Horne Loan Bank Discount Note(AAA) $Dq\,5]3 Due5/l8/O5 yie|ding2.6OY6, market value umof2/28/05 $994,300 International Lease Finance commercial paper(A I P 1 $9V|'3OO � Due 5/10/05 yielding 2.67%, market value unof2/2k/O5 $993"570 Money Market Deposit u1 Mid-Peninsula Bank 1,000,000 C)uc 5/18/05 yielding 1.68Y6. |9V6QBVE0� B(]�J�� FLBSBQV� �OY4D l,678,|G5 Y� � Managed by Trustee BNY Western Trust Co. � Guaranteed investment contract yielding 4.0VY6. /\aof February 2H, 2U05, 8NY and MBl& report par value of$\,670,\65, � market value of$\,674,O34 and u maturity date of0/|/26. � Reserve requirement is $),6G6,|O7. � 2004 REVENUE BOND RESERVE FUND 1,462^136 � Managed by Trustee BNY Western Trust Co. � Guaranteed investment contract yielding 4.u4Y6. � � � &so[February 28` 2OO5, 8NY and MB|8 report par value of$l,402`\36, � market value of$\,462,9O0 and maturity date of4/l/34. � Reserve requirement io $|,J93`435. � TOTAL � Calpornia & Pacific SouthAst P °N AN° A } Recreation & Park Training Conference . . G N N vw.cprs.org/conference ° vw t CALIFORNIA PARK& r RECREATION SOCIETY bN O SPONSORS CALIFORNIA PARK & RECREATION SOCIETY NATIONAL RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION Please reply to: California Park&Recreation Society 7971 Freeport Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95832-9701 916/665-2777•Fax 916/665-9149 March 10, 2005 Dear Paul McKowan: On behalf of the California Parks and Recreation Society(CPRS and the Conference ) Program Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in our 2005 California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference in Sacramento. Through this year's training sessions, we hope to equip our colleagues with the core competencies necessary to create and build community in their hometowns and to advance p ssary y � the park and recreation profession here in the Pacific Southwest Region. Your contribution as a speaker plays a key role in training our attendees and further communicating the vision of"Creating Community in the 21 st Century." We appreciate your efforts in making yourself available to be a part of our conference and hope you enjoy the experience. Sincerely, Karen McNamara Cindy Turner Conference Program Chair Vice-Chair Speaker Assistance HAWAII NEVADA • CALIFORNIA ARIZONA UTAH From:Michael Straus To:Fax#(650)691-0485 Date:311512005 Time:11:45:32 AM Page 1 of 2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15,2005 Peninsula Open Space Trust Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors Menlo Park,Calif. — The Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST)has appointed two new members,Charlene C.Kabcenell of Portola Valley and Larry Jacobs of Pescadero,to its Board of Directors. Charlene Kabce-nell is a retired vice president of Oracle Corporation.She serves on the Community Foundation Silicon Valley's advisory council and distribution committee and as vice chair of grantmaking for the Silicon Valley Social Venture(SV2)Fund,where she sits on the board of directors.In addition, she serves on the advisory council of the Women of Silicon Valley Fund and on various boards for her alma mater,the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ms.Kabcenell was born and raised in Hawaii.She moved to California in 1979 after graduating from MIT with a bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering.She and her husband,Derry,are avid scuba divers and certified instructors.They have long admired POST for its local land conservation work. "Given our love of the outdoors,POST was an obvious organization to get involved with," said Kabcenell."If you support open space and live on the Peninsula,you know about POST.They try to strike a balance between appropriate development and open space,and come up with win-win solutions." Larry Jacobs is president and CEO of Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo,Inc. Established in 1980 by Jacobs and his wife,Sandra,Jacobs Farm grows organic culinary herbs,edible flowers on 200 cultivated acres in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties. The Del Cabo half of the business was started in 1985 to assist small-scale farmers in Mexico by teaching organic growing practices and connecting the farmers to markets in the United States,Canada and Europe.Today,Del Cabo represents approximately 500 family farms from the tip of the Baja California I From:Michael Straus To.Fax#(650)691-0485 date:3/15/2005 Time.11:45:32 AM Page 2 of 2 r peninsula to Ensenada. Del Cabo produces a full range of organically grown vegetables year round and is known nationally for their specialty cherry tomatoes. Jacobs,a native of the San Fernando Valley,earned his bachelor's degree in soils and plant pathology from California Polytechnic State University.He spent four years as co-director of a small non-governmental organization working g with indigenous communities in Guatemala before returningto California and settling in Pescadero in 1980. He also chairs the San Mateo County Agriculture Advisory Committee. "One of the reasons we moved here was because the area was surrounded by pristine views and undisturbed,undeveloped areas,"said Jacobs."The type of work POST is doing is critical to maintaining the nature of what's here. I don't think we'd have this coastside if it weren't for the forward-looking people doing what they do at POST." �,He added, With POST,there is a real opportunity to protect open space as well as farmland.The two can go hand in hand.We want to preserve this land and its potential for agriculture for future generations.Once you put a hotel on it,it's gone." "Charlene and Larry each bring exciting strengths to POST,and we're pleased to welcome them on our Board," said POST president Audrey Rust. "Charlene's active leadership in community affairs and Larry's knowledge of local agricultural issues and his background as an innovator in organic farming will complement the wealth of experience we already have on our Board." POST is a leading private,nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving the beauty,character and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula landscape.Since its founding in 1977,the organization has been responsible for saving nearly 55,000 acres as permanent open space and parkland in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.Included in that total are 14,259 acres of coastal land that POST has protected in the last four years through its$200 million Saving the Endangered Coast campaign. -30- For further information contact Kendra Muscarella at 650-854-7696 or kmuscarellaC openspacetrust.org. �ACLARA 0 FIRE L)EPARTMENT SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIR 14700 Winchester Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032-1818 (408)378-4010 * (408)378-9342 (fax) •www.sccfd.org COURTESY a SERVICE -REGEIVE.U, MAC March 7,2005 DISFR10T Board of Directors Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle Los Altos,CA 94022-1404 RE: Emergency access on Kennedy Trail,Los Gatos Dear President Hassett and Board of Directors: Santa Clara County Fire Department is a California Fire Protection District serving unincorporated Santa Clara County and the communities of Campbell,Cupertino, Los Altos,Los Altos Hills,Los Gatos,Monte Sereno,Morgan Hill and Saratoga. The Department exists to protect the lives,property, and environment within the communities served from fires, disasters and emergency incidents through education, prevention and emergency response: Battalion 3 is charged with the responsibility for emergency fire and rescue response in and around the Town of Los Gatos. It has recently come to our attention that a chain-link fence has been constructed in such a way so as to severely restrict use of a significant portion of Kennedy Trail, a critical access point in the event of a wildland fire in this area. Loss of sufficient room needed to maneuver our larger equipment along this roadway could result in a dangerous situation arising from potentially critical delays in our response time if removal of the obstruction is required. I have enclosed a copy of our requirements for fire apparatus access for your information. We have noted the obstacle in our dispatch log. We respectfully request that the District take all appropriate action necessary to restore unimpeded access along Kennedy Trail. If we may be of any assistance in accomplishing this objective,please do not hesitate to request such support. Sincerely, Bob Smith Battalion Chief BS:cmr c: File Enc: Apparatus Requirements KennedyTrail/BS/03.OManized as the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District Serving Santa Clara County and the communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Serena, Morgan Hill,and Saratoga #`4 Closure of Private Roadways, Driveways and Fire Apparatus Access Roadways Scope The Fire Chief is authorized to require or approve the installation of gates, or other approved barricades across roads driveways, trails, or other accessways not including public streets, alleys or highways. Definitions Driveway: A vehicular access roadway less than 20 feet in width and serving no more than two single family dwellings. Roadway: A vehicular access roadway greater than or equal to 20 feet in width. Requirements Fire Department Approval: Roadways, driveways and accessways shall not be closed without first obtaining approval from the Fire Department. Detailed plans showing the location and method of the closure may be required. Locks: Only locks approved and authorized by the fire department may be used to secure road closures, gates or barricades. Authorization forms for ordering approved fire department padlocks and key switches can only be obtained by making a request through the Fire Prevention Secretary. General Requirements For gates: 1. When open, gates shall not obstruct any portion of the required access roadway or driveway width. 2. Gates shall be adequately supported to prevent dragging. 3. Gates shall be openable by one person. 4. Gates shall swing in either direction and shall open a full 90 degrees. Sliding gates shall slide parallel to the security fence. 5. All gates shall remain in the open position when not attended or locked or when electronic fire department key switches are activated. -r ..n-A,z,a.,q html Closure ofPrivate Roadways, Driveways & Fine Apparatus Access Roadways Page 2mf2 ' 6. The vertical clearance shall be in accordance with the Fire Code and shall be 13 feet 6 inches. 7. A durable sign stating "NO PARKING ' FIRE LANE" shall be provided on the gate on both sides. General Requirements For chains: l. Posts for chains shall be of a size and strength to accommodate the weight of the chain and locks. 2. Posts shall not be located where they will be within the required roadway or driveway width. 3. Locks for chains shall be approved fire department locks only. � � 4. A durable sign stating "NO PARKING - FIRE LANE" shall be provided attached to the chain and facing � from both directions. � General Requirements for Raised Islands: l. Traffic island should not exceed three (3) inches in height. 2. Islands shall be painted red and stenciled "No Parking - Fire Lane" � Bollards and Posts: Use of bollards or removable posts is not an acceptable method for road closure. yo&ss'6/cv/9*1216^°e^/ � � � � � � � � hMn://wvw.sccƒd. .htoz 3/16/7005 Regional Open Sp...ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (:2A+IE RA"FIN(i 30 YEAItS OF OPEN SI"A(;E PIUSI-IRVAI ION TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: March 23, 2005 RE: FYI's 33o Distel Circle 650-6g7-72oo info@openspace.org HOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton �e-,,r S•rs L!�kend �� (Y►rs ��Q-- C�,✓ra� 14 i7� 4 T � ,S '�Q/-�(/J �l 4e4 Y�� 41 GrL � 5�-crin s t cj S f 37 PA � S II 3 3 D;s fr- 1 Ord, q y62 March 19, 2005 Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Dear Board Members: As a long time (30+years) resident who lives next to the land now called"Bear Creek Open Space Preserve" or"Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve" I have NEVER seen a wild pig on either my own property, adjacent to the preserve, or on the preserve itself. I have been on that land hundreds of times and NOT ONCE have I seen any wild pigs, even recently. I have seen deer, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, possums, bobcats, skunks, rabbits and many kinds of moles, voles, gophers, lizards, salamanders, snakes, and birds--including raptors and owls--but NO wild pigs— EVER! I'm sure the coyotes and bobcats would find baby piglets quite tasty. Over the years, I have either hiked or ridden horses in the early morning, during midday and into the evening after dusk, on the land. NO PIGS! Where is the information about the new "threat" of wild pigs coming from? The deep woodlands of the Montezuma Trail (as it has been called for many, many years) are not conducive to wild pigs. Wild boar and pigs prefer scrub brush, open meadows and a much drier climate than this type of land. Your information about wild pigs is more accurate for the property now called "Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve" located on the east side of Hwy. 17. I have friends on Soda Springs Road, across Hwy.17 from where I live. Up near the top of Soda Springs, there are plenty of wild pigs. They have encountered two or three on one outing during an afternoon's hike. The terrain in that area is filled with live oak, chaparral, poison oak and greasewood. The wild pigs have been there for dozens of years and they have never been a problem. The neighbors do not see them as a"threat." Now, the area west of Hwy 17 is made up of mature redwoods, Douglas firs, pines, laurels, manzanitas, oaks, and madrones—to name a few. This is plainly NOT wild pig terrain. Why are you in such a hurry to micro-manage this property? It has been doing just fine for the last zillion years or so, even when bears and cougars roamed on it and more recently when the Jesuits had their seminary and a number of vineyards on it. Even if there are a few wild pigs on the property (which I highly doubt) they are not going to cause"negative effects to natural resources" or"increase erosion, add sedimentation to the stream courses and wetlands or threaten sensitive flora and faun compete with an � P Y native species or spread invasive plants," (as quoted from your meeting notes). This sounds like so much bureaucratic gobbilty gook. Actually, in reading over those plans, I find them lacking in an understanding of the land or of the wildlife in the area. The state may have taken over the property, but its obvious that those in charge do not KNOW the land or its eco-systems and wildlife. As I have lived here over 30 years, I DO! Anyone who is planning to pay $37,500 to solve a potentially non-existent problem better take another look at WHO is saying there are pigs on the property and who stands to GAIN from this questionable fact. Respectfully, LJ a A long-time Santa Cruz Mountain.resident li it The Santa Cruz Mountains Regional Open St ce -_ INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION To: C. Britton, General Manager From: M. Williams, Real Property Manager Date: March 22, 2005 Subject: Keyani Property Addition to Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Escrow closed for the subject transaction on March 11, 2005 and title to and possession of this 100-acre parcel passed to the District. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of Deceember 15, 2004. DEDICATION&ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION I' ..Preserve County Ownership Status: Board Approval Date & & Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, & Area A.P.N. Mgmt Agreement) Resolution Number December 15,2004--04-46 Monte Bello 351-16-021 Keyani 100 Fee & February 23,2005-05-04 Mgmt.Status: Dedication Date Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU,, Status(Intended or Type Purchase Price; GIS Code or Other) Withheld March 11,2005 Cash $275,000 & Closed Intended Grant $275,000 March 21, 2005 5550.OQQ Misc.Notes: The District closed escrow on the 100-acre subject property on March 11,2005. On February 23,2005,the District approved a Funding Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for a 50%contribution,or $275,000,towards the purchase of the subject property. In exchange for the County's contribution,the District conveyed an Open Space Easement over the 100-acre property to the County of Santa Clara on March 21,2005 shown as the second closing date above). cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations Copy of Open Space Easement Attached Accounting Planning Copy of Open Space Easement Attached Public Affairs 33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Honko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton From:Michael Straus to:Fax#(850)691-0485 Date:3/23/2005 Time:10:20:24 AM Page 1 of 2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23,2005 Peninsula Open Space Trust Awarded $1.75 Million P P i Challenge Grant from The Kresge Foun dation MENLO PARK,CA--The Peninsula Open Space Trust(POST)received a $1.75 million challenge grant from The Kresge Foundation to encourage the completion of the$200 million Saving the Endangered Coast campaign. Since launching its campaign in April 2001,POST has raised$185,003,138 million and entered into agreements to protect 14,259 acres of land.POST must raise the additional$13.25 million by December 31,2005,at which time The Kresge Foundation will complete the capital campaign with the transfer of challenge funds in the amount of$1.75 million. The Saving the Endangered Coast campaign is the largest land protection initiative ever undertaken by any local land trust.The scope of this campaign — $200 million and 20,000 coastal acres — matches the important task before us: Saving one of the last accessible,rural coastlines near a major metropolitan area, in one of the nation's most expensive and desirable real estate markets. Based in Troy,Michigan,The Kresge Foundation awards challenge grants to charitable organizations in capital fund-raising drives.These grants require the recipient organization to raise all remaining funds to complete its campaign goal,thus helping to broaden and deepen the organization's base of support and encouraging volunteer involvement in the fund-raising effort and beyond. "With a challenge grant,we aim to strengthen the leadership and to change the campaign from a funding obligation to an opportunity," said John E. Marshall,111,president and CEO of The Kresge Foundation."We offer endorsement,opportunity and leverage,all reinforced by a deadline." "We are thrilled to receive The Kresge Foundations generous challenge grant," said POST president Audrey Rust."This grant,awarded by one of the largest foundations in the country,reflects the urgency and importance of the Saving the Endangered Coast campaign,not just locally,but on a national scale. Our open space lands are at risk,and this challenge will energize POST donors i I From:Md"Straus To.Fw*060)891-0485 Date:3/23/2005 Time:10:20:24 AM Page 2 of 2 III III and the local community to give in order to save one of this country's most spectacular natural treasures,the beautiful San Mateo Coast." During the remainder of the campaign,POST will look to the Peninsula community to ensure that meeting the Kresge challenge becomes a reality.Every contribution will move POST one step closer to accomplishing that goal. "This challenge comes at an especially critical time,as we work to complete the final and most difficult stage of our fund-raising effort," said Karie Thomson,POST Board member and campaign chair. This challenge will help us leverage every campaign gift from here on out,right up to our December 310 deadline.The generosity and commitment of POST supporters and volunteers is what put us in a strong enough position to receive this important grant.Their continued help is more important than ever to meet this challenge and inspire others to give." The Kresge Foundation is an independent,private foundation created in 1924 by Sebastian K.Kresge"to promote the well-being of mankind."The foundation has assets worth more than$2.4 billion,and in 2004 reviewed 636 proposals and awarded 175 grants totaling$119,434,874 to charitable Organizations in the United States,Canada,United Kingdom and France.Grants are made to institutions operating in the areas of higher education,health and long-term care,arts and humanities,human services,science and the environment,and public affairs. POST is a leading private,nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving the beauty,character and diversity of the San Francisco Peninsula landscape.Since its founding in 1977,the organization has been responsible for saving nearly 55,000 acres as permanent open space and parkland in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.Included in that total are 14,259 acres of coastal land that POST has protected in the last four years through its Saving the Endangered Coast campaign. For more information contact Anne Sharman at 650-854-76%or asharman@openspacetrust.org. --30-- �'.! �l � �, ''., ", "� �j �' ''y ", �.) "�.� ''J '� �� 6.,4 '°9 °9s9 `, '.9 `+� `�► 'y '� '� '� -� � ! ! ! ! y � +! ! � y ! 9 ! ! l � .� .f .� � � ! r '. . . .r- ................. . "�' — ram.• • _ 4 '� ! 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Hamilton Fields in Marin County is nation- T 0�-3: p.m. e different phases that the institu ally recognized as a successful military base �M�a suburban community used tion of redevelopment has undergone in its conversion.Gain an understanding of pub- smart growth tools—including agricultural 54-year history in terms of government lie-private partnerships,the redevelopment and open space easements,subdivision involvement,financing,social engineering, process,and community consensus building. designs,an urban growth boundary,and and design.Two projects provide a contrast Tour recreational areas,open space,afford- transfer of development rights program— between redevelopment as it was in the 1950s able and market-rate housing,homeless ser- to create a permanent edge.Stops include and'60s,and as it is today.CPDP:4.$59 vices and shelters,and converted airplane an olive mill,a subdivision integrated into David J.Habert,AICP and Shirley hangars.CPDP:4.$53 a vineyard,and lunch at a winery and wine Wysinger,San Francisco Redevelopment Daniel E.Keen,AICP,Dave Wallace, tasting.CPDP:7.$54 Agency Pam Shinault,and Ron Gerber,City of Eric L.Brown,Marc Robots,Stephen P. Novato,Calif.;Ken Bell,RBF Consulting, Riley,AICP,City of Livermore,Calif. Irvine,Calif.obile Mobile .. Effective community Aeti . The Palo Alto Response (W056) Tuesday, 8• From Suburban SpramiLt� 1 afael held a series ioF " Tuesday, 8:3o a.m.-r2:jo p.m. rngual conversations with Canal Review the circumstances that led to Palo . 0 .m.neighborhood residents to learn about their p Alto's concern about monster houses. issues and concerns.The results led to a des San Jose has Examine the process that was used to transformation of city services and facilities. implemented smart growth policies as a address the concern,which included estab- Hear about code enforcement results and means to accommodate incredible growth fishing a citizen advisory group and devel- efforts to improve a community center. while at the same time growing sustainably. oping new standards.Tour several neigh- CPDP:4.$54 The city's policies and implementation suc- borhoods to view examples of houses built Linda M.Jackson,AICP and Lynda cesses and challenges will be highlighted. prior to and after the standards were Ferris,San Rafael(Calif.)Community Visit transit-oriented development projects adopted.CPDP:4.$83 Development Dept. and new high-density,mixed-use neighbor- Amy C.French,AICP,and Lisa C.Grote, hoods.Lunch included.CPDP:8.$87 City of Palo Alto,Calif. Mobile Workshop 51 Laurel Prevetti and Michael Brilliot,City of San Jose,Calif. Mobile Workshop 57 The Tenderloin Case Study (W051) A Mobile Workshop 54 �/v' Tuesday, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 P.M. San Francisco Urban I1o57) 1 Gain a better understanding of the chal- Grassroots to Open ) Tuesd O�—1 lenges and opportunities of providing hous- motive bicycle facilities on in for very low-income people in a dense T OU-4: V t 0-mile bicycle tour.Learn how road g rY P P urban environment.Visit the Tenderloin ) ng the Santa Cruz Mountains. users are affected.Hear about the chal- neighborhood,which for many remains Learn how grassroots efforts to preserve lenges,successes,and failures involved with one of the last truly affordable places to live public open space and agricultural land implementing controversial bicycle facilities in the city.Tour housing developments. have reaped benefits.Experience a wilder- in a dense urban environment.See a street CPDP: 4.$32 ness that provides recreational trails adja- converted for bicycle-use only,a bicycle- Jerry Jai and Valerie O'Donnell,Tenderloin cent to the urbanized bay peninsula while inspired mural,and a road diet/lane Neighborhood Development Corporation, protecting natural resources.Partake in a removal project.CPDP:4.$52 San Francisco picnic lunch,visit the landmark Red Barn, Michael Sallaberry,Oliver Gajda,and and tour a winery.Mountain weather is Peter S.Tannen,San Francisco Dept.of variable.Participants should dress in layers Parking and Traffic,San Francisco unit wear comfortnhic walking shoes. P:8.$98 Ana Ruiz,Cathy Woodbury,AICP,Doug Vu and Matthew Freeman,Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,Los Altos,Calif. 46 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM March 22, 2005 TO: L. Craig Britton, General Manager FROM: G. Baillie, Management Analyst SUBJECT: MONTHLY FIELD ACTIVITY SUMMARY Month February Year 2005 DISTRICT VIOLATIONS CITES TOTALS OTHER CRIMES CITES TOTALS Bicycles Marijuana cultivation 0 1 Closed area 3 5 Marijuana poss < I oz I I Speed 1 5 Stolen vehicle 0 1 Helmet 1 4 Auto burglary 0 7 Night-riding I I Resisting an officer 0 1 Dogs False info to officer 0 1 Prohibited area 3 4 Off-leash 9 11 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Off-road vehicles 0 0 Bicycle accident 3 Closed area 5 7 Equestrian accident I After hours 0 5 Hiking/running accident 0 Fishing 0 0 Other first aid 0 Vandalism 0 7 Search& Rescue 0 Parking 7 10 Vehicle accident 0 Parking after hours 13 16 LZ air evacuation I Dumping 0 1 Fire 0 Camping 0 0 Campfires 0 1 ENFORCEMENT Weapons Parking citations 20 Actual contact 0 2 Other citations 24 Report only 0 0 Written warnings 28 Evidence of 0 0 Arrests 0 Urinating in public 0 2 Police assistance 0 Unauthorized construction 0 2 Stray dogs 0 1 MUTUAL AID Smoking 0 8 Accident I Encroachment 0 1 Law enforcement 0 Fireworks 0 1 Landing zone off-site 0 Group w/out permit 0 1 Fire 0 Off road skateboard 0 1 Exhibition of speed 0 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS BY DATE Date Seven auto burglaries occurred: 2/8 Skyline Ridge, vehicle door damaged and glove compartment lock punched out. 2/18 Purisima in the Northridge lot, canvas vehicle top cut and wallet taken. $2000 damage to vehicle, credit cards used. 2/20 Los Trancos,broken window glass found adjacent to the parking lot. 2/22 Purisima, two vehicles burglarized in the Northridge lot, windows were smashed to gain entry, a pack with clothing was taken from one vehicle and credit cards were taken and used from the other. 3/35 At Windy Hill a vehicle was broken into. San Mateo SO was the lead agency and additional details are unknown. The victim was also involved in a bicycle accident and transported to the hospital by ambulance. 2/27 Purisima in the Redwood Trail parking lot a window was smashed and a portable CD P g player was taken. A 1 while on foot patrol. 4 B. Guzman discovered a small marijuana cultivation site in Sierra zu p There were no plants in the site, but it contained a garbage can, several feet of black irrigation tubing, and two small mesh fences. The information was forwarded to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department. 6 Additional damage was discovered at the site of a soft pellet air gun gaming course discovered in January at Long Ridge. Vegetation was cut, firing pits were partially reconstructed and litter was left behind. 12 A bicyclist fell on the Indian Creek Trail at Monte Bello. He sustained lacerations to the head, hand and leg. He sustained a head injury, resulting in an altered level of consciousness. The patient was transported by helicopter to the hospital. On February 13 his sister reported that he has a small amount of bleeding in his brain and was being held for observation. E. Wickham, and Palo Alto Rangers and Medics provided care. 13 A woman who was riding her horse bareback was thrown and kicked in the chest. The rider sustained several fractured ribs and a lacerated liver. A passing hiker with some medical background called 911 and attended to her. She was transported to the hospital by ambulance. On February 20 the rider reported that she was recovering. She has owned the horse for 27 years. She said the horse was old and arthritic and was not in a good mood, hence the rebellious action. 15 J. Mort discovered a new fence, approximately 150 feet long, installed in the Kennedy Trail. The middle section at the drainage will impede fire engine access,but does allow District vehicles to pass. This has been passed on to T. Fischer as an encroachment problem. 17 A stolen vehicle was found in the Los Trancos parking lot. Palo Alto police were called and the vehicle was recovered. 20 A fifty-foot long area next to the Irish Ridge Trail in Purisima was cleared of vegetation. The clearing may have been done as part of an illegal trail construction or to create a vista point. 26 C. Sparks Hart and B. Malone stopped a vehicle in a closed section of Sierra Azul. B. Malone saw a glass pipe and asked if they had been smoking marijuana. They both admitted to smoking. B. Malone was granted permission to search the vehicle and found almost an ounce of marijuana. One person was cited for both violations. 28 J. Smith and A. Correia were on foot patrol and observed approximately six madrone stumps and another tree cut, but still standing, in Sierra Azul south of Jaques Ridge. J. Smith returned with T. Lausten to investigate further and counted approximately 40 stumps in the area, with the"fire wood"removed. The cutting appears to have occurred over a long period of time. February vandalism 11 Someone sprayed graffiti and removed a wooden rail on the observation deck at Ravenswood. 1.2 At Foothills OSP a parking sign was removed and two other signs were tagged. 12 At Long Ridge profanity was written on all dog permits and writing for dog permits on the regulations sign was removed. 18 The lock and chain appear to have been stolen from the gate at the Windy Hill lower lot. 20 Graffiti was sprayed on signs and the signboard at Russian Ridge. 25 Graffiti was sprayed on a sign at the Purisima Northridge lot. 27 Part of a directional sign at Skyline Ridge was peeled off.. I I Claims No 05-06 Meeting 05-06 Date 3/23/2005 MII peninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2324 $325.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 2325 $69.00 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing 2326 $81.47 All Laser Service Toner Cartridge 2327 $110.24 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repair 2328 $18,312.00 Asphalt Surfacing,Inc. Mora Road Chip Sealing 2329 $414.55 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Office Supplies/Uniform 2330 $158.58 Broughton,Obadiah Reimb.For Book/Conference 2331 $193.98 Butler's Uniforms Uniform Expense 2332 $183.99 California Water Service Company Water Service 2333 $10.30 CDF Timber Harvest Plan 2334 $6.98 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 2335 $150.00 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies 2336 $140.00 Curiale Dellaverson Hirschfeld Legal Services 2337 $400.00 Davey Tree Expert Company Snag Removal-Bear Creek Redwoods 2338 $245.51 David Edwards-Great! Printing Services-Newsletters 2339 $552.08 Deborah Mills Business Cards,Envelopes,&Brochures 2340 $5,618.89 Design,Community&Environment Master Planning Services-La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve 2341 $1,149.00 Driver Alliant Insurance Crime Insurance 2342 $15,950.29 Environmental Science Associates Consulting Services-Environmental Review-Monte Bello Ridge 2343 $350.99 Fed Ex Kinko Express Mailing 2344 $74.80 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Conference 2345 $21.20 Forestry Supplies,Inc. Field Supplies 2346 $735.23 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services 2347 $57.97 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 2348 $78.26 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Business Cards 2349 $184.89 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. Garbage Services 2350 $273.60 Guy Plumbing&Heating,Inc. Plumbing Repair-Saratoga Gap Rental Unit 2351 $24.64 Hooper,Stan Reimbursement-Conference 2352 $8,223.75 Jason Riggs Media Relation Services-San Mateo County Coastal Protection-Delayed Final Billing 2353 $6,675.00 Johnson&Associates Compensation Survey 2354 $338.22 Kern,Grant Reimbursement-Uniform/Conference 2355 $279.61 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies 2356 $291.26 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock 2357 $1,531.02 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services 2358 $2,789.37 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services 2359 $305.26 Monster Mechanical,Inc. HVAC Maintenance&Repair-Admin.Office 2360 $5,545.00 Moore lacofano Goltsman,Inc. Consulting Services-Good Neighbor Policy 2361 $3,703.75 NFP Accounting Technologies Annual Maintenance&Support-Acctg.Software 2362 $208.74 Norton,Julie Reimb.Vehicle MHeage 2363 $2,267.90 Office Depot Office Supplies 2364 $776.60 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 2365 $250.00 PERS Public Agency Coalition Annual Membership Page 1 of 2 Claims No 05-06 Meeting 05-06 Date 3/23/2005 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2366 $249.00 Protection One Alarm System-Admin.Office 2367 $10.78 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 2368 $39.02 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioner Service 2369 $306.86 Romic Environmental Technologies Hazardous Waste Removal Service Corp. 2370 11,470.31 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 2371 $755.46 San Jose Water Company Water Service 2372 $20.00 San Mateo Co.Public Health Lab. Tick Testing 2373 $155.71 SBC Telephone Service 2374 $57.05 Scoffs Valley Sprinkler&Pipe Supply Saratoga Gap Water System Replacement 2375 $256.01 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock 2376 $67.17 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 2377 $117.21 The Ed Jones Company Uniform 2378 $519.21 Tires on the Go Tires&Tire Repair 2379 $106.31 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings 2380 $260.89 United Rentals Highway Tech. Signs 2381 $43.29 West Payment Center On-Line Legal Subscription 2382 $317.05 Williams,Mike Vehicle Mileage 2383 $85.35 Xpedite Systems,Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services Total $83,895.68 Page 2 of 2 i Claims No 05-06 Meeting 3/23/05 Date 3/23/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2324 $325.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 2325 $69.00 Ace Fire Equipment&SVC CO. Fire Extinguisher Servicing 2326 $81.47 All Laser Service Toner Cartridge 2327 $110.24 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service and Repair 2328 $18,312.00 Asphalt Surfacing,Inc. Mora Road Chip Sealing 2329 $414.55 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Office Supplies/Uniform 2330 $158.58 Broughton,Obadiah Reimb.For Book/Conference 2331 $193.98 Butler's Uniforms Uniform Expense 2332 $183.99 California Water Service Company Water Service 2333 $10.30 CDF Timber Harvest Plan 2334 $13.01 "1 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel 2335 $6.98 CSK Auto Vehicle Supplies 2336 $150.00 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies 2337 $140.00 Curiale Dellaverson Hirschfeld Legal Services 2338 $400.00 Davey Tree Expert Company Snag Removal-Bear Creek Redwoods 2339 $245.51 David Edwards-Great! Printing Services-Newsletters 2340 $552.08 Deborah Mills Business Cards,Envelopes,&Brochures 2341 $5,618.89 Design,Community&Environment Master Planning Services-La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve 2342 $1,149.00 Driver Alliant Insurance Crime Insurance 2343 $15,950.29 Environmental Science Associates Consulting Services-Environmental Review-Monte Bello Ridge 2344 $350.99 FedEx Kinko Express Mailing 2345 $74.80 Fischer,Tom Reimbursement-Conference 2346 $21.20 Forestry Supplies,Inc. Field Supplies 2347 $735.23 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services 2348 $57.97 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 2349 $78.26 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Business Cards 2350 $184.89 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. Garbage Services 2351 $273.60 Guy Plumbing&Heating,Inc. Plumbing Repair-Saratoga Gap Rental Unit 2352 $24.64 Hooper,Stan Reimbursement-Conference 2353 $8,223.75 Jason Riggs Media Relation Services-San Mateo County Coastal Protection-Delayed Final Billing 2354 $6,675.00 Johnson&Associates Compensation Survey 2355 $338.22 Kern,Grant Reimbursement-Uniform/Conference 2356 $279.61 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies 2357 $291.26 Langley Hill Quarry Base Rock 2358 $1,531.02 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse Services 2359 $2,789.37 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services 2360 $305.26 Monster Mechanical,Inc. HVAC Maintenance&Repair-Admin.Office 2361 $5,545.00 Moore lacofano Goltsman,Inc. Consulting Services-Good Neighbor Policy 2362 $3,703.75 NFP Accounting Technologies Annual Maintenance&Support-Acctg.Software 2363 $208.74 Norton,Julie Reimb.Vehicle Mileage 2364 $2,267.90 Office Depot Office Supplies 2365 $776.60 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 2366 $250.00 PERS Public Agency Coalition Annual Membership 2367 $249.00 Protection One Alarm System-Admin.Office 2368 $10.78 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 2369 $39.02 Rayne Water Conditioning Water Conditioner Service 2370 $306.86 Romic Environmental Technologies Hazardous Waste Removal Service Corp. Page t of 3 Claims No 05-06 Meeting 3/23/05 Date 3/23/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2371 $1,470.39 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 2372 $755,46 San Jose Water Company Water Service 2373 $20.00 San Mateo Co.Public Health Lab. Tick Testing 2374 $186.75 *2 Santa Clara County-Dept.of Env. Permit-Hazardous Material Storage Health 2375 $155.71 SBC Telephone Service 2376 $57.05 Scotts Valley Sprinkler&Pipe Supply Saratoga Gap Water System Replacement 2377 $671.36 *3 Shell Credit Card Center Fuel 2378 $256.01 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Base Rock 2379 $67.17 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies 2380 $117.21 The Ed Jones Company Uniform 2381 $519.21 Tires on the Go Tires&Tire Repair 2382 $106.31 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings 2383 $100.75 *4 Town of Los Gatos SA/BCR Public Meeting-Building Attendant 2384 $260.89 United Rentals Highway Tech. Signs 2385 $38.56 *5 Verizon Pager Service 2386 $357.23 *6 Verizon Cellular Phone Service 2387 $43.29 West Payment Center On-Line Legal Subscription 2388 $317.05 Williams,Mike Vehicle Mileage 2389 $85.35 Xpedite Systems,Inc. Fax Broadcast System Services 2390 R $950.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 2391 R $350.00 AccounTem s Office Temp-Accounting P P 9 2392 R $496.65 All Laser Service Printer Servicing&Toner Catridge 2393 R $815.94 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service 2394 R $56.45 Altieri,Kristi Reimb.-Local Business Mtg. 2395 R $3,999.84 American Portable Storage SFO-Steel Containers 2396 R $316.20 Barg Coffin Lewis&Trapp Legal Services-Guadalupe Watershed 2397 R $232.92 Barresi,Chris Reimb.-Conference 2398 R $250.00 Bay Area Open Space Council Conference Program 2399 R $254.70 Ben Guzman Reimb.-Uniform 2400 R $126.23 BFI Garbage Service 2401 R $284.81 Bruce Barton Pump Service,Inc. Water System Repair-Sherrill Property 2402 R $145.80 Bruce Elliott Honorarium for Docent Enrichment 2403 R $229.83 Cabala's Promotions,Inc. Field Supplies-Rainwear 2404 R $45.00 City of Half Moon Bay Dept.of Parks Meeting-Room Rental And Recreation 2405 R $312.87 CMC Rescue Rope Rescue Equipment 2406 R $10.00 County of Santa Clara--Fiscal Finger Print Services Services 2407 R $1,066.22 Cresco Equipment Rentals Equipment Rental-Mini Excavator 2408 R $75.00 Cupertino Bike Shop Bicycle Supplies 2409 R $11,654.34 EDAW Master Plan Contract Services-Sierra Azul&Bear Creek Redwood OSP 2410 R $1,142.93 Forestry Supplies,Inc. Field Supplies 2411 R $2,214.93 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies&Equipment 2412 R $215.80 Hasler Financial Services,LLC Postage Meter Lease 2413 R $2,118.11 HSBC Business Solutions Pressure Washers and Accessories-SFO,FFO 2414 R $475.00 Joint Powers Employee Benefit Consulting Fees-Health Insurance/Retiree Medical Authority 2415 R $1,536.34 Koblick Supply Field Supply 2416 R $1,150.68 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies 2417 R $200.00 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Legal Services Page 2 of 3 Claims No 05-06 Meeting 3/23/05 Date 3/23/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2418 R $4,340.83 MetroMobile Communications Radio Repair&Maintenance 2419 R $333.22 Moore Medical First Aid Supplies 2420 R $2,500.00 Normal Data Training Access Database 2421 R $371.60 Petrotek Fuel Pump Repairs Conference&Training Expense,Office&Field Supplies, i 9 P 242 2 R $513.87 Petty Cash Mileage Reimbursement,Volunteer Supplies, Out of Town&Local Bus.Meeting Expense 2423 R $1,050.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services-3 meetings 2424 R $1,081.22 SBC Telephone Service 2425 R $60.00 Schectman,Sue Reimb.-Cell Phone,3 months 2426 R $1,678.45 Sears Field Supplies 2427 R $2,688.88 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services 2428 R $53.35 Smith,Jeff Reimb.-Uniform 2429 R $2,930.00 Sterling&Associates,Inc. FFO,SFO-Industrial Hygiene Air Sampling 2430 R $250.00 Sterling Underground Construction Monitor RSA Co.Park Septic System 2431 R $4,100.60 Target Specialty Products Field Supplies 2432 R $2,765.00 The Bank of New York Agent Fee-1995 Promissory Notes 2433 R $2,633.00 The Weed Wrench Company Weed Wrenches 2434 R $85.45 Thielfoldt,Sally Reimbursement-3 Months Mileage 2435 R $1,087.92 United Rentals Highway Tech. Trail Directional Signs 2436 R $783.59 United Rentals Northwest,Inc. Roller Single Drum Rental-Big Dipper&Silva 2437 R $73.89 WearGuard Uniforms 2438 R $107.50 West Coast Rubber Recycling Recycling Services-Tires 2439 R $81.02 West Payment Center On-line Legal Subscription 2440 R $1,593.26 Western Press&Mail Postage-Spring 2005 Newsletters Total $147,152.58 '1 Urgent Check Issued 03/11/05 '2 Urgent Check Issued 03/21/05 '3 Urgent Check Issued 03/14/05 "4 Urgent Check Issued 03/21/05 `5 Urgent Check Issued 03/15/05 `6 Urgent Check Issued 03/15/05 Page 3 of 3 March 19, 2005 Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Dear Board Members: As a long time (30+years) resident who lives next to the land now called "Bear Creek Open Space Preserve" or"Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve" I have NEVER seen a wild pig on either my own property, adjacent to the preserve, or on the preserve itself. I have been on that land hundreds of times and NOT ONCE have I seen any wild pigs, even recently. I have seen deer, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks, possums, bobcats, skunks, rabbits and many kinds of moles, voles, gophers, lizards, salamanders, snakes, and birds--including raptors and awls--but NO wild pigs— EVER! I'm sure the coyotes and bobcats would find baby piglets quite tasty. Over the years, I have either hiked or ridden horses in the early morning, during midday and into the evening after dusk, on the land. NO PIGS! Where is the information about the new "threat" of wild pigs coming from? The deep woodlands of the Montezuma Trail (as it has been called for many, many years) are not conducive to wild pigs. Wild boar and pigs prefer scrub brush, open meadows and a much drier climate than this type of land. Your information about wild pigs is more accurate for the property now called "Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve" located on the east side of Hwy. 17. I have friends on Soda Springs Road, across Hwy.17 from where I live. Up near the top of Soda Springs, there are plenty of wild pigs. They have encountered two or three on one outing during an afternoon's hike. The terrain in that area is filled with live oak, chaparral, arral poison oak and greasewood. The wild pigs have been there for dozens of years and they have never been a problem. The neighbors do not see them as a"threat." Now, the area west of Hwy 17 is made up of mature redwoods, Douglas firs, pines, laurels, manzanitas, oaks, and madrones—to name a few. This is plainly NOT wild pig terrain. Why are you in such a hurry to micro-manage this property? It has been doing just fine for the last zillion years or so, even when bears and cougars roamed on it and more recently when the Jesuits had their seminary and a number of vineyards on it. Even if there are a few wild pigs on the property(which I highly doubt) they are not going to cause "negative effects to natural resources" or"increase erosion, add sedimentation to the stream courses and wetlands or threaten sensitive flora and fauna, compete with any native species or spread invasive plants," (as quoted from your meeting notes). This sounds like so much bureaucratic gobbilty gook. Actually, in reading over those plans, I find them lacking in an understanding of the land or of the wildlife in the area. The state may have taken over the property, but its obvious that those in charge do not KNOW the land or its eco-systems and wildlife. As I have lived here over 30 years, I DO! Anyone who is planning to pay $37,500 to solve a potentially non-existent problem better take another look at WHO is saying there are pigs on the property and who stands to GAIN from this questionable fact. Respectfully, A long-time Santa Cruz Mountain.resident MA The Santa Cruz Mountains WeJ OP rSIMW-w,� 71-%DAgQr/ it bw MEW,RGDXM OPGN SAS L OS f , CA gS7033 a Dis-tc- L, C' RcL L� C)L� CA S0►117.319tz--or 1.0k47. , ItIII%lit till l i l l lilt 1111111111 till 11111111 lilt 11111'1 Ili[till Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: March 23, 2005 RE: Special Park Districts 2005 Forum The Special Park Districts Forum will take place from June 7 to June 10, 2005 in Michigan. The Board authorized payment of registration, travel and out-of-pocket costs for all Board member (see Report R-05-27). The registration fee, including meals, is $395.00. Attached is information on the Forum, hotel accommodations and air travel. If you would like he District to make our reservations for hotel and/or air travel, lease check the appropriate t pp Y P box below. You do have the option to pay for your own registration, hotel and air fare reservations and the District will reimburse you. We hope that you make a best effort to keep the costs as reasonable as possible. Huron-Clinton Metroparks is offering pre and post-forum activities which is not included in the registration fee and is optional at your own cost. ❑ Yes, please reserve accommodations at the Hilton Suites for June 7-11, 2005 (4 nights). ❑ No, I will make my own hotel reservations. ❑ Yes, please reserve my air fare as selected on the next page. ❑ No, I will make my own air fare reservations. ED Yes, please register me for the Forum. ❑ No, I will process my own registration. ❑ 1 am not planning to attend. Special instructions: Signed: I I a Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. 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Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On Meals Travel # — — Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles A SJC 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM M80 Economy N/A 1829 Jose AIRLINES 6 hr t4 24 min AA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES AA 1623 DTW 06/11/2005 ORD 06/11/2005 M80 Economy 70% 235 N/A AMERICAN Detroit 12:38 PM Chicago 12:49 PM AIRLINES 7 hr 50 min A. 2497 ORD 02:53 PM San sic 05-28 PM M80 Economy 80% 1829 AMERICAN � Chicago 02:53 PM Jose 05.28 PM AIRLINES Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On piA Meals Travel # Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles XA SJC 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM M80 Economy N/A 1829 AIRLINES Jose 6 hr V 24 min XA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 NIA AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES AA DTW 06/11/2005 ORD 06/11/2005 AMERICAN 1769 Detroit 04:37 PM Chicago 04:49 PM M80 Economy 60% 235 N/A AIRLINES 7 hr V sic 56 min 'AA 1383 ORD 06/11/2005 San 06/11/2005 M80 Economy 50% 1829 AMERICAN Chicago 07:02 PM 09:33 PM am AIRLINES Jose i Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On Meals Travel # Date&Time Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Miles NA SJC 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San Jose 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM M8p Economy N/A 1829 AIRLINES 6 hr k4 24 min AA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES 1; DFW AA DTW 06/11/2005 06/11/2005 0 AMERICAN 1747 Detroit 05:20 PM Dallas!Fort 07:03 PM 738 Economy 70/° 9$7 N/A AIRLINES Worth 7 hr 1{ DFW 42 min 06/11/2005 SJC 06/ 11/2005 /2005 AMR IICAN 1069 Dallas/Fort 08:39 PM San Jose 10:02 PM 757 Economy 40% 1438 N/A AIRLINES Worth Alert: Terminal change. Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On Meals Travel # — Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles AA SJC 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San M80 Economy N/A 1829 Jose 08.25 AM Chicago 02.41 PM Y AIRLINES 6 hr 24 min AA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES AAa A 1623 DTW 06/11/2005 ORD 06/11/2005 M80 Economy 70% 235 N/A AMERICAN Detroit 12:38 PM Chicago 12:49 PM AIRLINES 7 hr 50 min NA ORD 06/11/2005 SJC 06/11/2005 AMERICAN 2497 Chicago 02:53 PM San 05:28 PM M80 Economy 80% 1829 AIRLINES Jose Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On Meals Travel # Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles NA 696 SJC 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 M80 Economy NIA 1829 AMERICAN San Jose 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM AIRLINES 6 hr V 24 min AA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES AA M80 Economy DTW 06/11/2005 DFW 06/11/2005 ° 2211 Dallas!Fort 7 N/A AMERICAN Detroit 03:22 PM 05:04 PM Y 80/° 98 AIRLINES Worth 7 hr V 18 min R DFW 06/11/2005 SJC 06/11/2005 tsrtl+p AMERICAN 847 Dallas/Fort 06:12 PM San Jose 07:40 PM M83 Economy 80% 1438 ' AIRLINES Worth Alert: Terminal change. Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Directors I FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: March 23, 2005 RE: Special Park Districts 2005 Forum The Special Park Districts Forum will take place from June 7 to June 10, 2005 in Michigan. The Board authorized payment of registration, travel and out-of-pocket costs for all Board member (see Report R-05-27). The registration fee, including meals, is $395.00. Attached is information on the Forum, hotel accommodations and air travel. If you would like the District to make your reservations for hotel and/or air travel, please check the appropriate box below. You do have the option to pay for your own registration, hotel and air fare reservations and the District will reimburse you. We hope that you make a best effort to keep the costs as reasonable as possible. Huron-Clinton Metroparks is offering pre and post-forum activities which is not included in the registration fee and is optional at your own cost. ❑ Yes, please reserve accommodations at the Hilton Suites for June 7-11, 2005 (4 nights). ❑ No, I will make my own hotel reservations. ❑� Yes, please reserve my air fare as selected on the next page. ❑ No, I will make my own air fare reservations. ❑ Yes, please register me for the Forum. ❑ No, I will process my own registration. ❑ I am not planning to attend. Special instructions: Signed: Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORAMUM TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. Britton, General Manager DATE: March 23, 2005 RE: Special Park Districts 2005 Forum The Special Park Districts Forum will take place from June 7 to June 10, 2005 in Michigan. The Board authorized payment of registration, travel and out-of-pocket costs for all Board g p member (see Report R-05-27). The registration fee, including meals, is $395.00. Attached is information on the Forum, hotel accommodations and air travel. If you would like the District to make your reservations for hotel and/or air travel, please check the appropriate box below. You do have the option to pay for your own registration, hotel and air fare reservations and the District will reimburse you. We hope that you make a best effort to keep the costs as reasonable as possible. Huron-Clinton Metroparks is offering pre and post-forum activities which is not included in the registration fee and is optional at your own cost. 0 Yes, please reserve accommodations at the Hilton Suites for June 7-11, 2005 (4 nights). ❑ No, I will make my own hotel reservations. ❑ Yes, please reserve my air fare as selected on the next page. ❑ No, I will make my own air fare reservations. ❑ Yes, register ister me for the Forum. p g ❑ No, I will process my own registration. ❑ I am not planning to attend. Special instructions: Signed : II Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On Meals Travel # Type Time Base Time City ]Date&Time City Date&Time Miles AA 696 sic 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 M AMERICAN San Jose 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM 80 Economy N/A 1829 OB AIRLINES 6 hr A 24 min ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 AMERICAN �696 Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AIRLINES I I I I V DW )TA 2211 DTW 06/11/2005 DallasF /Fort 06/11/2005 M80 Economy 80% 987 N/A Worth AMERICAN Detroit 03:22 PM 05:04 PM AIRLINES or 7 hr V DFW 18 min RA 06/11/2005 sic 06/11/2005 AMERICAN 847 Dallas/Fort 06:12 PM San Jose 07:40 PM M83 Economy 80% 1438 AIRLINES Worth Alert: Terminal change. Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On kNA Meals Travel # Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles 14 SJC 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM M80 Economy NIA 1829 AIRLINES Jose 6 hr 24 min AA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW O6/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES AA I DTW 06/11/2005 ORD O6/11/2005 AMERICAN 1769 Detroit 04:37 PM Chicago 04:49 PM M80 Economy 60% 235 N/A AIRLINES 7 hr V 56 min AA ORD 06/11/2005 SJC O6/11/2005 AMERICAN 1383 Chicago 07:02 PM San 09:33 PM M80 Economy 50% 1829 AIRLINES Jose Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On Meals Travel # Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles AA i SJC 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San Jose 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM Ga M80 Economy NIA 1829 AIRLINES 6 hr V 24 min AA 696 ORD O6/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES AAA 1747 DTW 06/11/2005 Dallas/as/Fort 06/11/2005 738 Economy 70% 987 NIA AMERICAN Detroit 05:20 PM Worth 07:03 PM AIRLINES 7 hr t 42 min AA 1069 Dallas/as/Fort 06/11/2005 SJC 06/11/2005 757 Economy 40% 1438 N/A AMERICAN North 08:39 PM San Jose 10:02 PM AIRLINES Alert: Terminal change. Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On Meals Travel # Type Time Time Citye&Time City Date&Time Base Dat y Miles AA SJC 06107/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM M80 Economy N/A 1829 AIRLINES Jose 6 hr 24 min AA ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AIRLINES AA 1623 DTW 06/11/2005 ORD 06/11/2005 M80 Economy 70% 235 N/A AMERICAN Detroit 12:38 PM Chicago 12:49 PM AIRLINES 7 hr 50 min ORD 06/11/2005 sic 06/11/2005 AMERICAN 2497 Chicago 02:53 PM San 0528 PM M80 Economy 80% 1829 AIRLINES Jose Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving - Aircraft Cabin On V Meals Travel # Type Time gale Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles i AA Sic696 San 06/07/2005 ORD 06/07/2005 M80 Economy NIA 1829 AMERICAN Jose 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM AIRLINES 6 hr 24 min XA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW O6/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 NIA AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES AA DTW 06/11/2005 ORD 06l11/2005 1769 M80 Economy 60% 235 N/A AMERICAN Detroit 04:37 PM Chicago 04:49 PM AIRLINES 7 hr Y 56 min AA ORD 06/11/2005 SJC O6/11/2005 1383 San M80 Economy 50% 1829 AMERICAN Chicago 07:02 PM Jose 09:33 PM AIRLINES Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Price Alert: Nonrefundable fare.Change fee associated with fare. Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraftl Cabin On Meals Travel # Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles 4 XA SJC 06/07/2005 ORD O6/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San Jose 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM M80 Economy N/A 1829 AIRLINES 6 hr 4 24 min AA ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 235 N/A AMERICAN 696 Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM M80 Economy 80% AIRLINES I I I I I I I I I 4 ' AAA 1747 DTW 06/11/2005 DaFI as/Fort 06/11/2005 738 Economy 70% 987 N/A AMERICAN Detroit 05:20 PM 07:03 PM AIRLINES Worth 7 hr 4 42 min DFW O6/11/2005 SJC 06/11/2005 ° AMERICAN 1069 Dallas/Fort 08:39 PM San Jose 10:02 PM 757 Economy 40/0 1438 NIA AIRLINES Worth Alert: Terminal change. Average Price Per Person-257.28 USD Carrier Flight Departing Arriving Aircraft Cabin On , Meals Travel # Type Time Base Time City Date&Time City Date&Time Miles XA SJC 06/07/2005 ORD O6/07/2005 AMERICAN 696 San 08:25 AM Chicago 02:41 PM M80 Economy NIA 1829 AIRLINES Jose 6 hr 24 min AA 696 ORD 06/07/2005 DTW 06/07/2005 M80 Economy 80% 235 N/A AMERICAN Chicago 03:32 PM Detroit 05:49 PM AIRLINES 4 XA 1623 DTW O6/11/2005 ORD O6/11/2005 M80 Economy 70% 235 N/A AMERICAN Detroit 12:38 PM Chicago 12:49 PM AIRLINES 7 hr 50 min ORD O6l11/2005 SJC O6/11l2005 AMERICAN 2497 Chicago 02:53 PM San 05:28 PM M80 Economy 80% 1829 AIRLINES I Jose i Note:The prices shown below are e-ticket prices and include all taxes and fees. 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